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DON'T BE A TAX AND PROBATE TURKEY: NAVIGATING THE ESTATE TAX

Now, possibly more than ever, is a time for you to understand the reasons why you might need to set up a trust, or the reasons why you don't!   The Fowler Law Firm offers courtesy consultations to clients and referrals and offers invaluable and serious, no-nonsense information about when and why ...

GIVING FEELS GREAT!

Not being able to see and visit in-person our friends from the many wonderful nonprofit organizations we support has been one of the worst effects of the pandemic. Giving feels great. But giving in a three-dimensional setting where you get to bump elbows or even give a hug to REAL friends feels even ...

ROBERT HOOFMAN JOINS THE FOWLER LAW FIRM, PC

Robert S. Hoofman joined The Fowler Law Firm PC October 1, 2021 as its new Creditor Rights Practice Section Chief. Robert’s clients will include a diverse group of lenders and financing agents including traditional banks and credit unions, SBA approved lenders with emphasis on diversity, mortgage ...

DO YOU TRUST YOUR TRUST?

Many new friends at Fowler Law are those we have fondly nicknamed our "California Pilgrims." They have left everything from a very beautiful state they love to come to a strange new land. They thoughtfully reach out to ask us about whether their California-drafted estate plan documents and trusts ne ...

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED A PRIVATE FOUNDATION?

One of the true joys of living in Austin, Texas is the generosity of our residents. Rarely are our clients motivated primarily by tax implications when they give of their resources. Instead, they are often motivated by a desire to inspire others in their family to become a giver, or to ensure their ...

TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF ESTATE PLANNING!

One of the true joys of living in Austin, Texas is the many wonderful activities available to enrich your life. You have enough to do without constant intervention by attorneys. At Fowler Law Firm, we aim to remove stressful headaches when we help with your estate planning so you can get back to enj ...

FOWLER LAW IS 'PRO AGE'...ARE YOU?

If you just read that headline and are wondering what it means to be 'Pro Age,' you are not alone. 'Pro Age' has no legal meaning, and is used in many settings to communicate whatever message the author wants to convey.   Many of you know Fowler Law prides itself on diversity and inclusiveness. W ...

WARRANTIES - IT AIN'T NECESSARILY SO.

In the aftermath of the recent winter storms in Texas, the Austin American-Statesman reports many are finding out their home warranties might not fix what broke during the storms. There is little that can be done once you have purchased a warranty. The time to ask questions is before you buy one. Â ...

HELPFUL HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS & INVESTORS

Many Texans are finding that the insurance coverage they have did not cover the loss inflicted by the recent winter storms that recently crippled the state. Texas policies of residential property insurance are not uniform - one size does not fit all. What you need may be very different depending on ...