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A promotional graphic for the 'Corporate Transparency Act: A Guide for Small Business Owners' by Silverleaf Legal Group, PLLC. The image features a woman and a man reviewing documents together at a table, both holding pens. The background includes blue wavy patterns and a red 'TAXES' stamp. The Silverleaf Legal Group logo is at the bottom left.

Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: A Guide for Small Business Owners

In the ever-evolving landscape of regulations and compliance, staying informed is crucial for small business owners to safeguard their operations and maintain transparency. With the enactment of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in 2021, a new regulatory framework has been set in motion, impacting businesses across the United States. At Silverleaf Legal Group, PLLC, we […]

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A promotional graphic for Silverleaf Legal Group, PLLC, titled 'Powers of Attorney: Helping Clients Plan for Incapacity.' The image features a smiling elderly couple dressed warmly for winter. The man is wearing a yellow beanie and a brown parka with a fur-lined hood, while the woman, who is behind him, is wearing a beige knit hat, glasses, and a brown coat. The background has blue wavy patterns. The Silverleaf Legal Group logo is at the bottom left.

Powers of Attorney: Helping Clients Plan for Incapacity

When it comes to estate planning, most people focus on what happens after they pass away. But there’s an equally crucial aspect that often goes overlooked—planning for incapacity. None of us can predict when or if we’ll become unable to make decisions for ourselves due to illness, injury, or age-related issues. That’s where powers of

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A promotional graphic for Silverleaf Legal Group, PLLC, titled 'Revocable Trusts: When a Trust is the Right Estate Planning Tool for Clients.' The image features a family of four sitting on a couch, with the parents and two children looking at a laptop. The background has blue wavy patterns. The Silverleaf Legal Group logo is at the bottom right.

Revocable Trusts: When a Trust is the Right Estate Planning Tool for Clients

Estate planning is a profoundly personal journey, and the tools we use must align with the unique goals and circumstances of each client. One such tool that often finds its place in the estate planning landscape is the revocable trust. As an experienced estate attorney with over fifteen years of practice, I’ve witnessed the transformative

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A promotional graphic for Silverleaf Legal Group, PLLC, titled 'Executor Duties: A Lawyer’s Guide to Advisory Roles in Estate Administration.' The image features a frustrated man with a book open over his head, set against a background with blue wavy patterns. The Silverleaf Legal Group logo is at the bottom right.

Executor Duties: A Lawyer’s Guide to Advisory Role in Estate Administration

Estate planning is not just about drafting wills and creating trusts; it’s about ensuring that your wishes are carried out smoothly when the time comes. As an estate attorney with nearly two decades of experience, I’ve witnessed the critical role that executors play in the estate administration process. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve

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Austin Will Lawyer: How to Recover Unclaimed Estate Property

Right now, there are billions of dollars worth of unclaimed property across the United States. This is because sometimes a person dies without having accounted for all their assets, which they may have accidentally forgotten or abandoned. The good news is that it is often possible for family members or estate administrators to locate and

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What Should Be on My Estate Planning Checklist? | Cedar Park Will and Trust Attorney

Thinking about what will happen if your physical or mental health starts to decline can be a daunting prospect. Even more overwhelming can be the idea of imagining how the people you love will manage after you die. However, it is important to plan for these eventualities to ensure that your affairs will remain under

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Williamson County Estate Planning Attorney on What to Do When Your Loved One Refuses to Set Up an Estate Plan

For many people, the idea of planning what to do with their estate can seem like an overwhelming amount of work. They may also be worried about the expense involved. Furthermore, nobody enjoys thinking about their own death or about how their loved ones will go on after the fact. However, it is an eventuality

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Can Travel Really Count as Therapy for Dementia? Yes, It Can | Cedar Park Elder Law Attorney

Many people enjoy traveling for the sense of adventure, change in perspective, and sensory stimulation it can provide. These things are what help people feel so refreshed after returning from a vacation away from home. New research that appears in Tourism Management suggests that traveling may also provide benefits for the mental well-being of people who have

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Austin Will and Trust Attorney on the Best Ways to Store Estate Planning Documents

Writing your will, drafting financial and healthcare powers of attorney, and ensuring you have a living will in place are all steps that give you and your family the peace of mind that comes with careful estate planning. However, if you and your loved ones do not have a secure, memorable, and accessible place to

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