The Federal Estate Tax Just Changed in 2026 – What Prosper and Frisco Families Need to Do Before It Costs Them

by Gene Kirzhner | Aug 5, 2026 | Estate Planning Law

The federal estate tax exemption is the dollar threshold below which your estate passes to heirs free of federal estate taxes. The federal estate tax exemption actually increases in 2026 to $15 million per individual (from $13.99 million in 2026) under the One Big...

Your Will Is Probably Outdated – 5 Texas Law Changes from 2026 That Affect Collin County Estates Right Now

by Gene Kirzhner | Jul 29, 2026 | Estate Planning Law

Outdated wills in Texas are legal documents that no longer reflect current state law, family circumstances, or asset structures, putting your estate at serious risk of court delays, unintended distributions, or costly disputes. Texas lawmakers made several significant...

Died Without a Will in Prosper or McKinney? Here’s Exactly What Texas Law Does With Your Assets

by Gene Kirzhner | Jul 27, 2026 | Estate Planning Law

Intestate succession in Texas is the legal process that determines how a deceased person’s assets are distributed when they die without a valid will. Texas law follows a strict priority order based on family relationships, and the results often surprise...

Collin County Probate Court Is One of the Busiest in Texas – Here’s How That Affects Your Family’s Timeline

by Gene Kirzhner | Jul 15, 2026 | Estate Planning Law

Collin County probate court is the Texas court system’s designated venue for administering deceased residents’ estates, appointing guardians, and validating wills. With Collin County’s population is approximately 1.3 million as of recent estimates,...

Homestead Property Tax Exemption and Revocable Trusts in Texas: The 2026 Rule That Could Cost You If Your Trust Lacks This One Line

by Gene Kirzhner | Jul 8, 2026 | Estate Planning Law

Texas homestead property tax exemption is a state-protected benefit that reduces the taxable value of your primary residence, saving eligible homeowners hundreds to thousands of dollars annually. Placing your home into a revocable living trust without the correct...

Buying a Home in Prosper or Frisco in 2026? Here Are the Title and Contract Traps Most Buyers Don’t See Until It’s Too Late

by Gene Kirzhner | Jul 1, 2026 | Estate Planning Law

Home title and contract issues in Texas real estate are hidden defects or legal complications embedded in property records, purchase agreements, or closing documents that can cloud ownership, delay closings, or expose buyers to unexpected liability after the sale....