Imagine you're playing a big game of dodgeball but instead of dodging balls, you are trying to avoid a trip to probate court. In fact, let's say you are trying to avoid an entire process called probate, which takes place at a special court. What is probate? First,...
Everyone hopes they will enjoy good health as they age. However, many people in Texas and beyond encounter medical issues like chronic illness or neurodegenerative diseases like dementia in their golden years. If this happens to you, but you haven’t initiated the...
When a Texas estate owner wants to give a property inheritance without it having to pass through probate, there are several types of planning tools that can help accomplish the goal. Most people automatically think of a last will and testament as the means to pass...
If your spouse or parent has died, you may end up with many tasks and duties. In a time of grief, it can be difficult to think straight, so it’s perfectly acceptable to take some time to come to terms with the loss and process your emotions. As you begin the process...
Caring for a son or daughter with special needs can be a rewarding yet challenging experience. If you’re one of many parents in Texas who worry about how your child will get by after you die or if you become incapacitated, you might want to consider the estate...
If a person trusts you so much that he or she wishes you to administer his or her estate, you can consider it a great honor. However, it is also a serious responsibility that carries numerous obligations and duties you must fulfill if you have accepted the...
When a loved one dies, it’s natural to want to lay him or her to rest in as peaceful and non-stressful a manner as possible. In the months following your family member’s death, especially if the decedent was your parent or grandparent, you might be involved in the...
As part of your Texas estate planning process, you may incorporate numerous legal documents into your portfolio. Most people sign a last will and testament, which might include naming an executor to administer your estate, as well as a list of assets and beneficiaries...
You might know numerous people in Texas who have already signed wills or other legal documents to protect their assets or to list instructions for their loved ones regarding end-of-life issues. If you were to compare their portfolios, you would undoubtedly find...
If you are ready to create a plan to protect your assets and provide instructions regarding your assets, you might have certain legal documents in mind, such as a last will and testament or a trust. If your adult children are younger and still growing your family with...