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Kimberly N. Loveland named to Top Women Attorneys as seen in January 2023 Texas Monthly
Kimberly N. Loveland, one of the managing attorneys of Loveland & Hurley PLLC, was named to the Texas Top Women Attorneys list, in the practice area of Estate Planning & Probate, and…
Read MoreOur Attorneys Attended the 57th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning
Attorneys Cynthia Hurley, Kimberly Loveland, and Selby Rains attended the 57th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. The event was sponsored by the University of Miami School of Law from…
Read MorePlanning for 2023: IRS Estate & Gift Tax Amounts
Every year the IRS adjusts the amounts exempt from federal estate and gift taxes. The numbers have been released for 2023. Gift and Estate Tax Exemption: This unified credit is…
Read MoreNecessary Tools for Avoiding Guardianship
Many people do not realize that when it comes to incapacity there is no default plan. In general, when someone is no longer able to manage their financial and medical…
Read MoreSuper Lawyers and Rising Stars Announcement
Our very own Kimberly Loveland has recently been selected for two prestigious recognitions. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and a Rising Star for 2022. Each year, no…
Read MoreKimberly Loveland is Named on D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40
We are proud to announce our founder Kimberly Loveland has recently been named on D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers Under 40” List. This prestigious recognition is given to those who are…
Read MoreGift Tax Explained
I encounter many people who don’t understand the rules of the gift tax and even more who have never even heard of a gift tax. Here are the basics of…
Read MoreCohabitation Agreements: Estate Planning for Unmarried Partners
The number of Americans living together as unmarried partners is on the rise. As reported by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2019, more adults are delaying marriage or forgoing it…
Read MoreHow a Change in Tax Laws Can Affect Your Estate Plan
There haven’t been any changes…yet. However, there are two proposals on the horizon receiving a lot of attention. Here’s a quick review: Lowering the Estate Tax Exemption Currently, you are…
Read MoreEstate Planning for Blended Families
In previous articles, we have talked a lot about the importance and the process of estate planning. If you are unfamiliar with the term, estate planning is the preparation of…
Read MoreEssential Estate Planning Documents
When most people think of estate planning, they are either not sure what it includes or believe it is just creating a will, but this is not the case. Estate…
Read MoreTypes of Powers of Attorney Explained
Understanding the types of Power of Attorney and the role each one serves can be quite confusing at times. A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you…
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