16 Feb What’s Fair? Choosing One of Your Children as Your Successor
Choosing one child as your business successor is one of the most emotionally complex decisions a family business owner will face. When only one child works in the company and...
Choosing one child as your business successor is one of the most emotionally complex decisions a family business owner will face. When only one child works in the company and...
Buying real estate together is a major milestone for many unmarried couples. Whether it reflects a long-term commitment, a shared investment strategy, or a practical step toward building stability, co-owning...
Affluent families and successful business owners often assume their estate plans are “done.” Documents were drafted years ago, trusts were created, and everything appears to be in place. But estate...
Many affluent families believe their estate plan is complete the moment their trust is signed. In reality, an unfunded trust offers little to no protection and can expose families to...
Affluent real estate investors spend decades building their portfolios—spotting opportunities others miss, navigating market swings, repairing what breaks, and reinvesting through every season. But the truth few investors realize is...
As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to pause and share a message that’s at the heart of what we do at Garza Business & Estate Law: gratitude. This time of year...
Estate planning for business owners is not about drafting a simple will — it’s about protecting your life’s work, your family, and the business you built from the ground up....
This blog explores how trusts form the backbone of true legacy planning, contrasting revocable (living) trusts—which keep families out of court and maintain flexibility—with irrevocable trusts, which serve as advanced...
You’ve spent decades building your wealth—businesses, investments, real estate, and a lifetime of sacrifices. But what happens when your children inherit everything at once—without guidance or safeguards? Without a strategic...
Many affluent families believe they’ve avoided probate and secured their legacy by relying on TODs (Transfer on Death designations), PODs (Payable on Death instructions), joint accounts, and beneficiary forms....