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...
Protecting Your Legacy
Probate & Estate Administration
Do you want to act as the personal representative for 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...
A decedent’s credit report could be useful during probate
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...
It is important to properly sign documents during probate
The executor of a Texas estate has a lot of responsibility. He or she will need to handle the remaining affairs of the decedent and do so in a legal way. It can be difficult to know how to manage all of the tasks involved in probate, but it is vital to carry out those...
Protecting assets is an important part of probate
Often, after the death of a loved one, the last thing anyone wants to do is jump right into handling the person's final affairs. However, starting probate sooner rather than later is a smart move, and though it can be difficult, Texas executors may benefit from...
Who is in charge of handling probate for a parent?
Throughout their lives, most people have parents to handle certain matters for them. Of course, as children become adults and parents age, the children often have to step in to handle certain matters for their parents. When a Texas parent passes away, an adult child...
Asset distribution one of the last steps of the probate process
Though many people may think they should receive their inheritances quickly after a loved one's death, distribution to heirs and beneficiaries is not the top priority. In fact, when it comes to completing the probate process for a remaining estate, distribution...
Are you ready to start the probate process as the executor?
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...
How do Texas inheritance laws affect estate administration?
Estate planning can be complicated, and issues could arise after a person's death if he or she did not create a will or if the document is declared invalid for a specific reason. In such cases, estate administration can become precarious because Texas intestate laws...
Named executors do not always suit the role
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...