The Texas Probate Web Site

Did You Know. . .

Congress failed to extend the federal estate tax, so it is repealed for persons dying on or after January 1, 2010. However, Congress may reinstate the tax early in 2010 -- possibly retroactively -- and the estate tax comes back automatically in 2011. This chaotic situtation presents planning opportunities for those who act quickly, but it also presents problems for persons who have significant holdings of appreciated assets, since the repeal of the estate tax means a loss of the "free" step-up in basis at death. To learn more about this messy situation, click here. . .

Professional	Click here if you are a lawyer, trust officer, accountant or financial professional for information to assist you in helping your clients

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Legislation	Click here for information on Texas legislation affecting estate planning, probate and trust law or click here to go straight to the 2009 session

The Karisch Law Firm, PLLC	Click here to go to the website of The Karisch Law Firm, PLLC, the Austin, Texas, law firm which sponsors the Texas Probate Web Site