Though some Texas residents may not wish to acknowledge the fact, it is true that everyone will eventually come to their demise. Rather than hide from the topic and risk leaving family behind with confusion and complications relating to an estate, individuals may wish...
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Estate planning documents, asset ownership could be contested
Some Texas residents may have witnessed upsetting events after a loved ones death in which individuals attempt to take certain property away. Items that may have been designated as part of an inheritance in estate planning documents could be argued over if an outside...
Estate planning: Issues with executors could cause complications
When an individual is named the executor or executrix of an estate, that person has many responsibilities. Mainly, the executor must ensure that the estate is distributed in the manner that the deceased individual desired. Therefore, Texas residents may want to take...
Estate planning may help Texas residents protect assets
Getting married again can often be a happy time in a Texas resident's life. However, there is much preparation and many financial and lifestyle issues to consider during that time. Though a new marriage may seem like the beginning of a new period in a person's life,...
Estate planning clauses may cause legal conflict in Texas
When individuals are considering their estate plans, they may have a set idea of what the details of their wills should state. However, probate litigation is possible if other parties believe that the plans do not properly disclose the creator's intentions. As a...
Lack of estate planning may lead to litigation in Texas
Losing a loved one can take a serious toll on surviving family in Texas and across the country. If the decedent did not leave behind a will or other estate planning documents, there is a chance that the family members could face conflict. In such cases, litigation may...
Estate planning: Could trusts be right for Texas residents?
Having a trust could prove beneficial in a variety of ways for Texas residents. This estate planning tool could allow them to bequeath assets without having to go through the probate process, although certain issues could arise that make probate proceedings necessary....
What Sarah Silverman’s health scare teaches us about estate plans
Comedian Sarah Silverman announced this week that she was recently hospitalized and nearly died of a rare disease called epiglottitis, which is a rare inflammation in the throat that can lead to death by asphyxiation in severe cases. Silverman described her scary...
Estate planning may reduce stress for Texas families
When individuals say that they are thinking about death, others may feel concerned or alarmed. However, it may be beneficial for Texas residents to think about death in terms of estate planning. It is likely to be an emotional experience, but creating plans could help...
How do I know if I need an estate plan?
If you have assets, property, children or pets and you care about what happens to them, then you need an estate plan. If you care about the medical treatment that you could receive after suffering a major injury or illness, then you need an estate plan. The simple...