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All Texas residents should plan for the future to protect their families. However, even though a person might leave certain assets to a specific person in their will, that doesn’t mean problems won’t arise. Siblings can end up in inheritance disputes. These are...
Estate planning could involve steps that minimize the duties and stress on beneficiaries. Setting up transfer on death designations could help Texas estate planners achieve such goals. Transfer on death accounts explained Essentially, when one person owns an asset,...
Every Texas resident has seen the dramatic scene in a movie or tv show where a lawyer will read the will, usually revealing something very juicy in the process. They might be surprised to know that it doesn’t typically work that way. Usually, there will be a person...
All wills go through the probate process. If the estate exceeds $75,000 in Texas, then it may fall under a full court probate process. Even if your loved one died without a will, Texas requires probate to distribute their estate based on intestacy law. File an...
A living will is one of the most powerful legal tools available to residents of Texas who want to make sure that their wishes are followed should they become incapacitated. It’s important to know what it is and how it works. What is a living will? A living will is not...
Under certain circumstances, you could challenge a codicil to a will in Texas. You would need to file a codicil contest lawsuit in the deceased's county's probate court. If the probate court finds that the codicil is invalid, then it will disregard the amendment. The...
When a loved one dies, it's possible for their family members to contest the will. The probate process might help to resolve these disputes. Why do will contests happen? The most common reason is that someone believes that the deceased person wasn't of sound mind when...
If you've been appointed to help settle an estate in Texas as an executor, understanding the probate process can be helpful. Armed with information on what to expect should make it easier and more efficient to handle. However, if you and your siblings are...
You've likely heard that you have to have a will to ensure your assets are protected when you pass away. If you pass away without a will, you won't have any control over the assets you leave behind. Preparing your will can be an emotional task. However, if you die...
If you are creating an estate plan in Texas, you might be wondering about the scope of an executor's duties and who you should appoint in your will. Most adults need a will even if they have few assets, and it is the job of the executor to administer the estate....