Probating an estate can take a considerable amount of time in Texas. If a recently deceased loved one did not leave behind an estate plan or other applicable instructions, the estate administration process could also face its own set of complications. Of course, even...
Protecting Your Legacy
Month: November 2017
Estate planning can be done early and effectively
Because an adult of any age could benefit from having an estate plan, getting started on creating one early in life may prove useful. Estate planning may seem daunting or even morbid at first, but in reality, creating a plan can help ensure that assets are protected...
My parent just died. What happens next?
It is likely with great sorrow that you said goodbye to your parents. Perhaps you have reached the age where many of your friends are losing their parents, and you knew it wouldn't be long before you experienced the loss yourself. Whether your last living parent fell...
Heirs have concerns over Prince estate administration
It is not unusual for surviving loved ones to have concerns regarding the estates of deceased parties. In some cases, Texas residents may feel that the information left in an estate plan does not reflect the true intentions of the decedent, or they may believe that...
Texas executors may want to avoid estate administration mistakes
Acting as the executor to an estate is a considerable responsibility. In many cases, parties may have volunteered for the role before their loved one passed, and in other situations, individuals may have been unknowingly thrust into the position. Because estate...
Lack of formal documents may lead to probate litigation
When concerns come about regarding the remaining assets of a deceased loved one, it can be difficult to determine the best way to address those concerns. If there is conflicting information regarding the end-of-life wishes of a loved one, it is not usual for...