Though the death of a family member can be shocking, sometimes the details of that individual's estate plan can also catch surviving family off guard. Though each person is entitled to create a will or other estate-related documents with terms that he or she believes...
Protecting Your Legacy
Month: September 2017
Administering an estate without a will in Texas
Many Texas residents may not think that they need a will since their largest assets, their home, retirement plan and life insurance policy will all pass to heirs without the need for probate. For instance, spouses usually own homes as joint tenants with rights of...
Family and funds: Probate litigation could arise over inheritance
In order to address serious issues, legal proceedings sometimes become necessary. When it comes to concerns with a deceased individual's estate, probate litigation could be the avenue that Texas residents utilize in order to have their concerns addressed. The...
Estate administration concerns could lead to litigation in Texas
Even years after a person's death, there can be many aspects of an estate that need addressing. If the deceased utilized trusts or other documents to protect assets, it is not unusual for trustees or other parties to be in charge of estate administration duties for...
Estate planning together may benefit Texas spouses
Money commonly plays a significant role in most relationships. Some Texas residents may be on the same page as far as when to save and when to spend, but other individuals may have differing views on financial habits that could cause conflict on occasion. Because...