Equal Beneficiaries, Different Needs: Texas Trust Planning

Eraka Childs

Published on: 10/11/2026

Learn how a Texas dynasty trust can address different beneficiary needs, clarify trustee discretion, and define what fairness means for your family.

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Dynasty Trust Employment Incentives: Plan for Different Life Paths

Eraka Childs

Published on: 09/11/2026

Explore how Texas families can evaluate trust incentives for work while considering caregiving, disability, education, entrepreneurship, trustee discretion, and taxes.

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Sale to a Grantor Trust: Valuation, Notes, and Tax Review

Eraka Childs

Published on: 08/11/2026

Learn what families should review before selling a closely held business interest to a grantor trust, including valuation, note terms, taxes, and repayment capacity.

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Texas Real Estate Trust Planning: Prepare for Family Decisions

Eraka Childs

Published on: 07/11/2026

Learn how Texas families can plan for trust-owned real estate, successor trustees, property use, repairs, rentals, sales, taxes, and beneficiary disagreements.

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