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On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas declared the Corporate Transparency Act unenforceable and issued a nationwide preliminary injunction,[1] which effectively blocks the law from going into effect.  As a reminder, the CTA was signed into law in 2023 and was scheduled to take effect in 2024.  The law was enacted as part ... Read More The post Breaking News: Federal Court Declares the Corporate Transparency Act Unenforceable appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

When developing your estate plan, it is nearly impossible to address every account or property you own. There are sure to be some things you unintentionally overlook. However, by including a residuary clause, you can intentionally disburse any remaining items inadvertently left over during the estate or trust administration process to a named beneficiary or group of beneficiaries. Ensuring That ... Read More The post What Is a Residuary Clause and Why Is It Important? appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

When people think about estate planning, they usually focus on who will receive their money and property when they pass away and how it will be received. However, estate planning can also address your end-of-life wishes—the considerations and expenses involved when it is time to say goodbye to your loved ones. The following are important questions to ask yourself, as ... Read More The post Saying Goodbye Is Hard: How a Comprehensive Estate Plan Can Help appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Compared to residents of other wealthy nations, Americans are more likely to give their time and money to help others. In 2023, the United States ranked ninth in per capita gross domestic product (GDP) but fifth on the World Giving Index rankings.[1] Polling shows that Americans trust nonprofits more than government or business, but they generally know little about charitable ... Read More The post The Power of Purpose: Unveiling the Impact of Charitable Giving appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Your mortgage, like the rest of your debt, does not simply disappear when you die. If you leave your home that has an outstanding loan to a beneficiary in your will or trust, your beneficiary will inherit not only the property but also the outstanding debt. They may have the right to take over the mortgage and keep the home, ... Read More The post What Happens to Real Estate With a Mortgage When I Die? appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.