When an individual dies without a last will and testament, their surviving loved ones could face complications. When dividing up the estate, working to gain access to parts of an estate or other issues cause considerable upset, individuals may not know where to turn....
Protecting Your Legacy
Year: 2016
Sam Cooke estate undergoing probate litigation
It is not unusual for complications to arise pertaining to the estates of deceased loved ones. Unfortunately, even years after the loved one has passed away, family members could still find themselves in the clutches of probate litigation. When facing such...
Texas residents may face disputes due to lack of estate planning
Fighting within the family soon after the death of a loved one is likely the last situation Texas residents want to face. However, there are various circumstances that could lead individuals into estate-related disputes. If no estate planning took place on the part of...
Consider beneficiary designations within estate planning
For many in Texas, handling matters related to handing down wealth to loved ones can be a complicated affair. One way that many seek to simplify the issue is through the use of beneficiary designations during estate planning. By designating a person as a beneficiary,...
Probate litigation in Texas may help prove a will is invalid
Texas residents may be interested in will dispute currently taking place in another area. Reports indicated that probate litigation is proceeding due to the daughter of a deceased man believing that her father's will was drafted with undue influence from a friend of...
What happens to my parents’ estate if they pass away with debts?
As you cope and come to terms with the death of a parent, you may have many questions running through your mind about what will happen to their property. Any property and belongings they leave behind is called their estate. The process in which you might distribute or...
Probate litigation not unusual when estate issues arise in Texas
Many individuals often want to come together after the passing of a loved one. However, if there are issues with their loved one's estate, there is a chance for conflict to arise. Probate litigation is not unusual in these instances, and Texas residents may be...
Estate planning: DIY trends may affect Texas residents
It is often important for individuals, including Texas residents, to make their families aware of end-of-life wishes. Estate planning may be a wise course of action for ensuring that those wishes are made known. However, if the plans are not created properly,...
Probate litigation: Decision made regarding Sendak estate
When it comes to dividing property after an individual's death, the process may not always be as easy as hoped. Even if proper estate planning documents were filed, there is a chance that parties may take issue with certain aspects of those documents. If concerns do...
Planning may reduce probate & estate administration conflicts
Though many Texas residents may wish to make their estate plans in hopes of appeasing their surviving family, issues could still arise. Because various circumstances could play into how a family views a will or other estate documents, individuals may wish to consider...