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Leaving Property to Minor Children in Texas: Your Complete Guide to Smart Planning

When you’re planning your estate in Texas, one of the most important questions to answer is: “How will my minor children receive the property I leave behind?” Because minors can’t legally own or manage property, the law requires an adult—or sometimes the court—to handle it for them. Without the right structure in place, your child’s inheritance could end up tied in red tape or handed to them outright at age 18, long before most young people are ready to manage substantial assets. This […]

TrustBridge Legal Announces Partnership with Texas Legal Insurance

TrustBridge Legal is proud to announce that we have partnered with Texas Legal, a legal insurance program available through the State Bar of Texas, to provide estate planning services to its broad network of members. This partnership strengthens our commitment to providing cost-effective legal services to our clients and enhances our ability to help families across the state find peace of mind with a personalized estate plan. Created in 1972 by the State Bar of Texas, Texas Legal is a non-profit Texas-based legal […]

How an Out-of-Hospital DNR Can Fill a Gap in Your Estate Plan

You’ve probably heard of an Advance Directive (also known as a “Medical Directive” or “Directive to Physicians”) or a DNR (Do-Not-Resuscitate Order), which allow you to decide in advance what, if any, life-sustaining measures you prefer if you become incapacitated or are faced with a life-threatening illness or condition. But there is another document, called an Out-of-Hospital DNR, that gives you similar control over how much medical treatment you receive if you find yourself outside the immediate care of a physician. What is […]

Why a Living Trust Should Anchor Your Estate Plan Instead of a Will

Will or trust? That is the question. No, this is not the opening of a bad Shakespearean tragedy – it’s the question most of us have to answer when considering our estate plans. Each of these asset transfer vehicles – a last will and testament (will) and a revocable living trust (trust) – has its advantages and disadvantages. But here are the reasons why we recommend all our clients start with a revocable living trust as the basis of their estate plan. 1. […]

How an Affidavit of Heirship Transfers Title Without Probate

When a loved one dies without a will, the process of distributing their assets can be a daunting, and often expensive, proposition. Probating an estate without a will can take months to accomplish, not to mention the hefty attorney’s fees and undue stress to the family and heirs of the decedent. But when the decedent has only a few assets to distribute – including real estate that requires title to be transferred – an affidavit of heirship can act as a convenient, cost-effective […]

Registered Agent Service Options

TrustBridge Legal provides professional and reliable registered agent services for Texas corporations, limited partnerships, and LLCs, as well as out-of-state entities doing business in Texas. All clients must sign a standard agent services agreement, which details the terms of our relationship, and a credit card authorization form, to allow automatic billing for annually renewed service. Service tailored to your business We offer three registered agent packages, depending on the type of entity requiring service: $59 per year – Single-member LLCs, professional corporations and […]

Is It Better to Be Your Company’s Registered Agent or Use a Service?

If you’re thinking about forming or already own an LLC or corporation, no matter what state you’re in, you’re required to have a registered agent. Sometimes called a resident agent or statutory agent, business owners must name this entity on business formation documents filed with the state. These agents act as the company’s point of contact with the state and for service of process, ensuring that you receive notices of lawsuits filed against the business or other legal documents in a timely manner. […]

Member-Managed vs. Manager-Managed LLCs

Choosing an LLC as your new business’s structure is a solid move. LLCs are relatively easy to create and they provide asset protection and limited personal liability for their owners. One of the important decisions you must make when forming your LLC is how the company will be managed. LLCs can either be managed by their members (owners) or by managers (sometimes the owners, but sometimes employees of the LLC). Which one is right for your LLC? Here are some considerations to think […]

How to Fund Your Revocable Living Trust

A revocable living trust (RLT) can be a great estate planning option to avoid probate and assure the private, and often seamless, transfer of your assets to your heirs. To be effective, however, your RLT must be funded properly, whether during your life or when you pass. The importance of funding a revocable living trust So you’ve consulted with an attorney and you’re now the proud owner of a revocable living trust. That’s great news, but if you don’t fund the trust timely […]

Should Your Texas LLC be Owned by a Trust?

The limited liability company (LLC) has become arguably the most popular business structure, because it offers personal liability protection for its member-owners and the flow-through tax advantages of an S corporation. Trusts are popular asset transfer vehicles that provide protection from creditors and probate avoidance. Using these two powerful planning tools together can create even greater asset and liability protection for business owners. So whether you’re still thinking about starting a company or already own an LLC, the benefits of this compelling combo […]

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Leaving Property to Minor Children in Texas: Your Complete Guide to Smart Planning

TrustBridge Legal Announces Partnership with Texas Legal Insurance

How an Out-of-Hospital DNR Can Fill a Gap in Your Estate Plan

Why a Living Trust Should Anchor Your Estate Plan Instead of a Will

How an Affidavit of Heirship Transfers Title Without Probate

Registered Agent Service Options

Is It Better to Be Your Company’s Registered Agent or Use a Service?

Member-Managed vs. Manager-Managed LLCs

How to Fund Your Revocable Living Trust

Should Your Texas LLC be Owned by a Trust?

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