Texas law decides who inherits
Your property passes under the state’s default rules, which may not match your wishes.
A court chooses your children’s guardian
Without a written designation, a judge decides who raises your minor children.
Your family may need a court order to act for you
Without powers of attorney, managing your finances or medical decisions can require a guardianship proceeding.
Non-citizen spouses
Non-citizen spouses
Leaving assets to a spouse who isn’t a U.S. citizen doesn’t qualify for the unlimited marital deduction unless the assets pass through a qualified domestic trust (QDOT).
Nonresidents with U.S. assets
Nonresidents with U.S. assets
Nonresidents who own U.S. real estate, U.S. company shares, or other U.S. assets can owe U.S. estate tax on them, with a much smaller exemption than citizens have, unless a tax treaty applies.
Assets in more than one country
Assets in more than one country
We structure your U.S. plan to work alongside your documents abroad, and coordinate with counsel in other countries where needed.
