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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...

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...

One of the tasks the executor of an estate must address is the outstanding debts of the deceased. Failing to do so could mean that the executor incurs personal liability for the debts. If you serve as the executor of the estate of a loved one, you will need to deal...

After a loved one passes away, someone is usually in charge of handling that person's remaining obligations. Commonly called the executor of the estate, this person has numerous legal responsibilities when it comes to settling final affairs. Because of the importance...

When a deceased individual's estate needs closing, someone needs to be in charge of the process. This person is typically referred to as an executor or an estate administrator, and hopefully, the decedent will have appointed someone to this role in his or her will. Of...

After your parent has died, you and your siblings have many things to take care of. You must see to the funeral arrangements, comfort loved ones who come from out of town and support one another in your grief. When these urgent matters pass, you will begin to focus on...

Whether the death of a loved one was sudden or expected, you have to adjust to life without him or her. As part of the process, the estate requires administration. If you are the executor of the estate, you must complete a multitude of tasks. Distributing the assets...

When a person agrees to act as the executor of a loved one's estate, he or she agrees to take on a great deal of responsibilities. If you hold this position and now face the tasks associated with settling your recently deceased loved one's estate, you may have many...

Though you may know you have the responsibility of opening the probate proceedings for your recently deceased loved one's estate, you may have many questions about the process. If so, you do not have to feel unsuited for the position of executor. Most people who take...

After your loved one passed away, you undoubtedly felt many strong emotions. Even if the event was expected due to illness or old age, it can still hit hard. Still, you may have already known that your family member intended to leave you part of his or her estate, and...