New Ownership Reporting Requirements May Apply to You
Beginning this year, owners of small businesses must comply with the reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This important legislation requires most owners and managers of closely held corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs) and limited partnerships (LPs) to report … Continue reading
US 290 from Oak Hill to Dripping Springs
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) presented plans to upgrade a 13-mile stretch of Highway 290 from Oak Hill to Dripping Springs to the public on January 30th. This project (that is right in our backyard) aims to address increased … Continue reading
New Year, New Thresholds for Estate Planning
Tax Benefits and Savings Opportunities Each new year, the federal gift and estate tax exemption is adjusted based on inflation. For 2024, the exemption increased from $12,920,000 per individual to $13,610,000 per individual. A married couple can give up to … Continue reading
Avoiding Common Property Tax Pitfalls
By Cassie Gresham, Principal, Attorney & Counselor My work on behalf of landowners often involves helping them fix a problem or get out of a bind with their local appraisal district. Through the years, I have seen some common mistakes … Continue reading
How to Read Your Property Tax Bill
By Cassie Gresham, Principal, Attorney & Counselor Most landowners can expect to receive their property tax bills in October every year. It is too late to protest your values, but before you pay the bill, I would advise you to … Continue reading
National Estate Planning Awareness Week: October 19-25, 2020
By Margaret Menicucci, Attorney & Counselor Along with cooler weather, October brings National Estate Planning Awareness Week! This is the perfect time to think about the condition (or even existence) of your estate plan. Estate planning enables you to: protect … Continue reading
Property Tax Solutions for Developers: Grazing Associations & WMPAs
By Joanne Hatton, Attorney & Counselor. As the populations of many rural communities in Texas continue to grow, there is a movement to provide an alternative to the typical suburban-style neighborhood and to foster development that preserves the rural character … Continue reading
Planning for Your Disability to Protect Your Legacy
By Margaret Menicucci, Attorney & Counselor The most distressing situation that a client can bring to us is when an elderly or ill person has been taken advantage of financially by a third party who purports to be a friend … Continue reading