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10/07/2021

Not only are income and capital gains taxes about to change, the estate taxes are about to change substantially.

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By Chris Carns The House Ways and Means Committee put forth a broad, impactful tax proposal that addresses many of the promises of the Biden administration. If enacted, many of the proposed changes would go into effect on January 1, 2022; however, some would go into effect as of the date of the intr...

03/16/2021

Many changes are likely imminent to our tax laws, including estate and gift tax law changes, which will impact many Americans.

If you haven't taken a look at your planning in years or ever, you should schedule a call with us at (972) 239-6200 to discuss the opportunities you may have before laws change.

03/31/2020

The US Chamber of Commerce has put together some phenomenal tools and resources for small business owners looking for assistance as a result of the coronavirus.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the largest financial assistance bill ever, includes provisions to help small businesses. Here are the highlights.

03/26/2020

Complimentary Estate Planning Packet for Clients, Friends and Family of PSMC

Please click on our "Menu" on the left toolbar to find a complimentary set of Medical and Durable Powers of Attorney as well as a Living Will, along with general instructions on how to complete them.

We are all here to help and should seize our opportunities to do so!

Feel free to email [email protected] for a Word version, too.

03/23/2020

Small business owners should review their Business Continuity and Business Succession Plans to ensure everything is ready in the event of a principal's illness or passing.

We're here to help you get started with both! Call (972) 239-6200.

03/21/2020

If you have put off your planning, now's the time!

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney, Chris Carns, is busy helping individuals and business owners get their estates and business continuity and succession plans in order.

Email [email protected] to let us help you today!

Estate planning attorneys are getting mobbed with questions. So, here is some timely advice from three attorneys on what families and business owners should be doing to prepare in case the unimaginable happens.

03/12/2020

Preparation is essential in times of uncertainty.

We would encourage you to ensure you have Medical and Durable Powers of Attorney, along with your estate planning, in place to bring you peace of mind in the event of illness.

We are open and here to serve you!

01/31/2020

Congratulations to Chris Carns who has passed the exam to become Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization!

01/02/2020

We are proud to share that Chris Carns recently contributed to the UNT Dallas College of Law's Accessible Law publication.

Blended families bring unique challenges to estate planning. In the article below, Christopher L. Carns explains methods to prepare your estate when you have a blended family. Christopher L. Carns practices estate planning and probate law in Plano, Texas.

08/30/2019

The following shares some tips to assist with compliance with the new law effective 9/1/19 that is sending waves throughout the roofing and restoration industry.

Texas House Bill 2102, which goes into effect on September 1, 2019, is sending waves throughout the roofing and insurance restoration industry in Texas. The following are a few tips to assist you with compliance:                 You must add the following to your contract in bold, 12-pt (or ...

08/19/2019

There were many notable law changes including laws affecting school safety, property taxes, CBD, mental health, and the delivery of wine/beer with food, among other things, which go into effect on September 1, 2019.

With the legislature adjourned and the Sunday veto deadline past us, 477 new laws have already taken effect in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott has signed...

07/18/2019

Estate planning is not just for the extremely wealthy. Everyone has something to pass on and without it you may be passing on burdens, not blessings.

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Estate planning is not just for the extremely wealthy. Everyone has something to pass on and without it you may be passing on burdens, not blessings.