Probate disputes can be a massive issue for families. They often involve siblings, which is problematic on many levels. Not only do they disagree on what to do with the assets, but they may retain feelings of frustration and animosity even after things are sorted out....
People think of the executor of an estate as the person who has to locate and sell assets, possibly in an estate sale. They also have to distribute proceeds from that sale and remaining property among the beneficiaries of the estate. However, before an executor can...
Divorce comes with significant implications not only for your future but also for the future of your assets and dependents. As such, it is critical that you review and revise your estate plan as soon as you decide to dissolve your marriage. Here are four updates you...
If you're a songwriter, inventor, artist, author or some other creative person who owns intellectual property (IP) rights, then you'll need to plan for what you'd like to happen with them when you pass away. Of the four most common intellectual property rights,...
Once you get into the process of developing your estate plan, it can be easy to be consumed by making sure that you’ve accounted for all of your assets and put the right documents in place to leave them to your heirs and beneficiaries. It can be a complicated process...
When you take the time to include advance health care directives in your estate plan, you probably assume that medical providers will always comply. In most cases, that is what happens. Since your estate planning documents are legally binding, doctors and medical...
The reality is that every adult in Texas should pay heed to the importance of estate planning. This particularly becomes the case when a younger adult begins to start a family or accumulate even a modest amount in the way of assets. The fact is that even disabled...
Estate planning is something that everyone can benefit from. A thorough estate plan can help ensure that your loved ones receive the assets you choose for them and much more. While proper estate planning can offer a strong safety net in your life, not everyone knows...
People accumulate property over the course of their lifetimes and when they die, they get to decide what happens to it. Typically, they use a last will and testament to let family members and the Texas probate court know who they would like to have their assets. In...
Your Texas estate plan isn't a fixed document that will remain valid for the next forty or fifty years. Rather, it's a fluid plan that should be reviewed and adjusted whenever you go through major life changes. If you keep your plan up-to-date throughout the rest of...
