The state of Texas does not want your inheritance. It may end up with it anyway. Blame it on Chapter 551, an obscure part of the Estates Code that is unhelpfully named “Payment of Estates into ...

The advent of a new technology often requires building a whole new set of rules to govern its use. Occasionally, the technology’s use easily falls under a set of rules already in place. Either way, ...

Dear Liz: I own several properties. I have a living trust that names my two minor children as beneficiaries. I’ve told my attorney that I want to transfer the properties to my children using the ...

Imagine that you and your spouse are living your retirement dream in, say, Ecuador. Then your spouse dies and you discover that you now share ownership of your Ecuador dream home with your deceased ...

If you live in a community property state, it is critical that separate property assets be titled and handled correctly or ...

We are a retired couple and have two adult children, aged 45 and 30. Our home is worth around £350,000 and we also have a buy-to-let property valued at £250,000. Both are owned in our joint names as ...

“Inherited properties might require maintenance or modernisation, which can be costly. A professional inspection to map out expenses and determine whether the property will provide positive returns on ...