Estate planning is a complex subject, and there are many different issues that converge to make your estate. However, if there is one central point to all of these entangled matters, it is the will. Your will is incredibly important and it provides the backbone to...
Month: December 2019
Month: December 2019
The pros and cons of probate
Probate is a mysterious process to many people. Most do not like to consider the end, and therefore only get involved in the probate process after the passing of an elderly parent or relative. Depending on how that person left their earthly affairs, the process can be...
The Texas statutory durable power of attorney form
There may come a time when you need someone in Texas to take on some of your financial responsibilities. The cause could be a trip out of the country, incapacitation because of a car accident or even age and dementia. We at understand that...
Removing a beneficiary from your will
There are times when difficult decisions may need to be made with respect to a will, from deciding who to name as the executor to figuring out how to distribute your assets among loved ones. Moreover, this can be a highly emotional time and some people simply are...
The role of an executor: Are you a candidate?
Your friend has come to you and said that he would like to name you as the executor of his Texas estate. This sounds like a big deal, and you feel flattered, but is it a role you should accept? Read on for details about what your duties will be if you agree. Protect...
Independent vs. dependent probate administration in Texas
Perhaps you are leery of having your Texas estate go through probate after your death. At , we understand the nuances of probate, and often advise our clients of their options for minimizing the time and expense of this process. Texas...
What mistakes can be made when writing your will?
You are knee-deep in the process of writing a will and planning your estate and things are only getting more confusing. As you prepare to pick apart your future and create a plan for the rest of your life, it is important that you do things the right way. When you are...
What possessions should be placed in a trust?
If you are considering making plans for when you die, you should contemplate making a trust. So, what exactly is a trust and what can you include in it? Also, who will have access to my trust and how does the process work? What is a trust? A trust agreement is a...
A closer look at the responsibilities of a designated executor
When people begin to coordinate their long-term care needs in the form of a will, they are going to need to make many important decisions regarding their wealth, possessions and personal needs. In many cases, they will need to designate an executor in Texas who will...
Disinheriting your family member the right way
You have recently begun to rethink your will and are considering modifying the heirs you have designated in your original estate plan. Fortunately for you, changing things around is relatively easy and allows you to make needed modifications as your life changes....