Family fights are often a way of life in Texas and across the country. At some point or another, a squabble will break out that may or may not have a simple resolution. After the death of a loved one, family disputes can easily lead to probate litigation if...
Protecting Your Legacy
Year: 2018
Time and cost may not be reasons to avoid probate
Many Texas residents may think that since the legal proceedings needed to close an estate can become complicated, they should avoid it at all costs. However, probate does not have to be viewed as a negative process. Additionally, it makes sense for the details of a...
Probate administration for Franklin estate may prove difficult
The death of a loved one is commonly a difficult experienced to endure. In many cases, the loved one who has passed created an estate plan that helps surviving family close the remaining estate. However, it is also not unusual for parties to die without having...
Without a will, does the spouse or kids inherit property?
These days, more people are understanding the importance of estate planning. Of course, not every person creates the necessary documents to ensure that their loved ones know their end-of-life wishes. As a result, many people have to go through the probate process...
Do you suspect that a trustee has committed wrongdoing?
Your loved one may have taken the useful steps of creating an estate plan. After his or her passing, you received information regarding a trust to which your family member named you a beneficiary. At the time you felt pleased that your loved one thought of you when...
Excluding a loved one from a will could affect probate
Throughout life, many Texas residents may have had difficult relationships with their loved ones. As a result, they may consider leaving a family member out of the will or otherwise excluding them from receiving anything from the estates after their passing....
Without an estate plan, probate can become more complicated
Being an adult child can come with many responsibilities. Aside from caring for their own children, many Texas residents may also find themselves taking on a caretaker role for their parents. In particular, they may hope that their parents have created estate...
A copy of a will may be requested after it is filed for probate
A person's will can play an important role in many affairs after his or her death. Some surviving loved ones may want to know the contents of the will as soon as possible after the death. However, the will only becomes a part of the public record after it has been...
Your options for challenging a will are limited
When faced with the shock of losing a loved one, you may be doubly confounded to learn that your loved one excluded you from the will or that your share of the estate is considerably smaller than what you expected to inherit. Perhaps the deceased made a point to tell...
Adult kids and parents may want to discuss estate planning
Many Texas residents may have already considered many aspects of their own estate plans. During this time, they may have wondered whether their parents had given any thought to estate planning. If the subject has never been discussed, adult children may want to talk...