After a person's death, his or her financial affairs can still go on for an extended period of time. Many aspects of the estate will need addressing, and most likely, probate proceedings will need to take place. This process can take time and much effort to complete,...
Protecting Your Legacy
Month: February 2018
Updating beneficiaries may help prevent probate issues
While many people may understand that estate planning helps their loved ones understand their end-of-life wishes, they may have less knowledge on how estate plans play into certain legal proceedings. For instance, probate is a legal process through which estates must...
Should you try to avoid probate?
Probate may be one of the most confusing aspects of estate planning. Some see it as an important legal process, and others do everything possible to avoid it. The average estate will go through probate, which proves the validity of your will, verifies the identity of...
Estate administration struggles may result due to digital assets
Most Texas residents undoubtedly have a myriad of online accounts. From personal social media pages to work-related platforms to online banking, numerous aspects of life can be carried out through electronic devices. In many cases, this ability also means that...
Are stepparents and probate litigation related?
Having parents who have divorced and remarried is a common scenario for many Texas residents. In some cases, relationships with stepparents may grow, and the bonds they form may be strong. However, in many instances, individuals -- especially older children -- may not...