Protecting Your Legacy
When a loved one dies, assuming they have a will, their chosen executor steps in to make sure that their estate is handled the way they intended. Once the decedent's real property and other assets are secured and the will has been located, it’s time to attend to the...
When someone dies, their assets often have to pass through probate court. Texas requires court oversight of estates that include thousands of dollars of property or real property worth any amount. Some individuals attempt to handle the probate process and estate...
When you get married, you agree to share your entire life with someone else. They benefit from your financial resources and from your income. Both of you may be responsible for one another's debts, and you may share ownership of your biggest assets. If your spouse...
Those who find themselves navigating the probate process likely wonder how long it will take. The answer will vary depending on a number of factors, including the following. #1: State law. One of the biggest predictors of how long the probate process takes is state...
People end up in probate court for a handful of different reasons. Sometimes, they are just there for probate oversight during estate administration. Other times, they may need a guardianship to protect an aging loved one. However, some of the most complex cases that...
When someone dies, their estate may need to go through probate court. Probate courts help ensure that creditors receive repayment and that those managing an estate follow the instructions provided by the testator. Often, probate proceedings are straightforward because...
People create trusts for multiple different reasons. Some people want to structure the financial resources they leave for their children or grandchildren. Others want to make sure they can qualify for Medicaid if they need benefits as they get older. Some people may...
Making a good estate plan doesn't just protect you by creating a legacy that people will treasure. It also protects the people you love by allocating property that they can use to provide for themselves. If you don't plan your estate carefully, people could challenge...
If you and your family get trapped in a probate dispute, it can be difficult on many levels. The legal process is confusing, and you may have no experience with it. This is already an emotional time, since you just lost a loved one, and that can influence the dispute....
Maybe your an executor charged with overseeing someone's estate, and some of the beneficiaries want to challenge your handling of the estate. Perhaps you are a beneficiary from a last will who thinks that a stepparent or sibling exerted undue influence on your loved...
