Protecting Your Legacy
Taking time to grieve after the death of a loved one is important. Of course, grief does not always mean that all other activities can be put on hold indefinitely. In particular, if a family member has been named the executor of the remaining estate, he or she has the...
When closing an estate, each case is different. Some Texas residents may need to handle a considerable number of assets for a deceased individual, and others may see relatively short and simple probate proceedings. Of course, issues could arise at any time during the...
You may have felt relieved to know that your parent prepared an estate plan before passing away. An estate plan can relieve a family of much confusion and tension because it clarifies the goals and wishes of the deceased. This may reduce or eliminate the chances of...
After a person's passing, his or her final affairs need to be handled. In some cases, this process can be complicated, especially if claims come against the estate. Probate litigation can result if creditors or other parties feel that they are owed something from the...
Divorce can cause a number of complications to arise in a person's life. However, when a person dies while his or her divorce case is still underway, it is possible for those complications to spill over to the individual's remaining estate. In some cases, probate...
Surviving loved ones have a lot to handle after the death of a family member. The executor of the estate, in particular, has a lot of responsibility when it comes to ensuring that necessary final affairs are handled. It is common for many questions to come with...
Many Texas residents have concerns about who will handle their final affairs when the time comes. Though it may seem best to choose a family member to act as the executor, that is not always the case. Most people have little knowledge and experience seeing an estate...
One of the biggest estate planning mistakes that any Texas resident could make is to not create a plan at all. Unfortunately, far too many people choose not to create an estate plan or do not start the process soon enough. As a result, surviving loved ones often have...
When individuals do not fully understand how certain matters work, it can be easy for others to take advantage of them. For example, many Texas residents do not fully understand the ins and outs of the probate process or what power executors and trustees have. In some...
Being the executor of a loved one's estate can be a confusing task. Anyone in this position may find him or herself having to ask many questions in order to complete the probate process correctly. Of course, it is better to ask questions and gain reliable information...
