A loved one designated you the executor of her or his estate. You know the role requires you to distribute assets, but you must also handle the decedent's outstanding debts. American Bar Association breaks down how to pay off debts while acting as an estate executor....
In this day and age, a recent surge in "do it yourself"-style estate plan options have inundated the market. These boilerplate forms offer an inexpensive, easy way for people to create an estate plan, and some of them do have benefits. However, these templates often...
During the creation of your estate plan, you will most likely run into terms like wills and trusts. In fact, many people will have both of these things in their own estate plans, because each holds a different purpose and fulfills a different goal. So what are the...
Based on whether a deceased individual created a will, a Texas probate court judge may have a significant role in distributing his or her assets. As noted by SmartAsset, if you die with a will, the probate court judge has responsibility for proving its validity and...
When it comes to your estate plan, you have a lot of important decisions to make. One major decision, if you choose to establish a trust, is to choose your trustee. According to CPA Journal, the trustee controls your trust. Strong sense of judgment Your trustee has...
The Texas Estate Code allows the courts to appoint a guardian to oversee an individual's property, assets and finances. As noted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, adults with a physical or mental impairment who cannot manage their financial...
When someone names you the executor of their will, you become a fiduciary. That means you are liable for any mistakes that occur during estate administration, no matter how large or small. While you must follow the terms of the will and other estate planning documents...