When a family member passes away in Texas or any part of the country, it is not unusual for a will to have been left behind dictating certain actions pertaining to the estate. An executor is often named to carry out the instructions in the will, but this individual is...
Protecting Your Legacy
Month: May 2016
Situations where you may want to change your estate plan
There’s a belief that the key to a long life is being able to adjust as life changes. There may be some truth to that. After all, technological innovations have changed the way we communicate with each other, safety innovations have changed how cars and trucks...
Probate & estate administration issues may arise in Texas
When it comes to handling a deceased individual's estate, the situation can become complicated if the decedent did not leave a will or any other estate plans behind. Such was the case with a now-famed street photographer who left no will behind after her somewhat...
Independent vs. dependent estate administration
If you are like most people you probably are unfamiliar with probate in general, let alone the difference between independent and dependent estate administration. In general, more court oversight is required in dependent estate administration. It is important,...
Probate & estate administration issues may arise in Texas
When it comes to handling a deceased individual's estate, the situation can become complicated if the decedent did not leave a will or any other estate plans behind. Such was the case with a now-famed street photographer who left no will behind after her somewhat...
Has undue influence tainted your loved one’s will?
The situation often goes something like this: After a loved one passes away, his or her family members are surprised to learn of a last-minute change in the will. Large sums of money or property were left to a single person. The change just doesn't seem in line with...
How to avoid harmful financial decisions in your golden years
Most of us, if we are in good health, imagine that we will live to a ripe old age. This means that as the older we get, the better we will have to manage our money. Not only because of the specter of outliving our savings, but to make sure that we are not taken...