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Heritage Planning for the Next Generation
Heritage Planning for the Next Generation
8 Jan 2024
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Here’s a story about parents. It can be told in a dozen different ways. A hundred. More. The ideas are the same, even if the particulars will vary: You’re in the middle of your career, […]
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How Often Should I Update My Estate Documents?
How Often Should I Update My Estate Documents?
21 Dec 2023
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Planning for your and your family’s financial future is a large part of what we do at BentOak Capital. Estate planning being a big piece of the puzzle, it’s apparent that you should have estate […]
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Heritage Planning Overview
Heritage Planning Overview
14 Dec 2023
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Traditional financial planning and estate planning have long been the pillars of efficiently passing a financial legacy from generation to the next. But there are some things financial and estate planning are not designed to […]
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Transfer on Death Deed
Transfer on Death Deed
14 Dec 2023
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There are numerous proactive strategies to ensure your assets, at your passing, find their way into the right hands, just as you intended. In Texas, one such effective tool for the passing for real estate […]
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Do I Need a Trust?
Do I Need a Trust?
6 Nov 2023
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Many high net worth individuals will come to the point where they ask themselves the question, “Do I need a trust?” Estate laws can be confusing, and getting advice from an unqualified source can make […]
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Bridging the Wealth Gap: How to Prepare Your Heirs for Multigenerational Wealth
Bridging the Wealth Gap: How to Prepare Your Heirs for Multigenerational Wealth
24 Aug 2023
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Introduction If you are struggling with the idea of your heirs being financially savvy enough to step into your shoes one day, this blog post is for you.  As the family patriarch or matriarch, it […]
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Per Stirpes vs Per Capita
Per Stirpes vs Per Capita
9 Feb 2023
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When drafting your Will or Living Trust, are you concerned that you might unintentionally prevent one of your favorite family members from obtaining their inheritance? Or perhaps there is a relative you wouldn’t want to […]
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What Is Probate?
What Is Probate?
24 Jan 2023
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At one point or another, many of us will face the difficult process of dealing with an estate left behind by a loved one. Navigating probate proceedings can be a lengthy, complicated and ultimately taxing […]
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Estate Document Basics
Estate Document Basics
12 Jan 2023
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Estate planning can be a difficult process to navigate both conceptually and emotionally. Unfortunately, it often takes experiencing a death in the family to recognize the importance of having a proper estate plan. Having an […]
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Leaving a Legacy
Leaving a Legacy
20 May 2022
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So far this year, our 2022 theme of Planning with Purpose, has covered topics like how to get your financial life organized and why it’s important that you think about the impact of taxes year […]
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