Having a retirement account can be a useful safeguard for those golden years. Of course, some individuals will pass away with money still in those accounts, and as a result, those remaining funds will need to be distributed to the appropriate parties. Does that mean...
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Probate & Estate Administration
Receiving assets as a beneficiary during probate
Any type of legal process has terms that many people may not fully understand. For instance, some Texas residents may know that they have been named beneficiaries in their loved ones' estate plans, but they may not fully understand what that means. They may also not...
Conflicting estate planning tools may cause probate issues
When individuals create their estate plans, they often take advantage of multiple planning tools. While this action can be useful in order to create a comprehensive plan, it can cause problems for executors during probate if different tools have conflicting...
Receiving a copy of the will before probate
After a Texas loved one's death, the information he or she left behind in an estate plan can be immensely important. His or her will can indicate who should receive certain assets and who should handle the probate process. Of course, surviving loved ones may be...
Settling an estate through probate can be complicated
Settling a Texas loved one's final affairs can be a complicated and emotional process. Hopefully, the decedent will have left a will behind that can provide useful instructions on how to carry out certain tasks. However, probate will still be necessary in order to...
Addressing a home with a remaining mortgage during probate
After one's death, surviving family members or other appointed parties have the obligation of settling final affairs. Most Texas residents want to ensure that they leave instructions behind that will help throughout the probate process, but certain details may be...
Chris Cornell’s daughter makes estate administration claim
Even years after a person's death, surviving loved ones could face conflicts over the estate. Some issues could revolve around estate administration and whether the actions taken by representatives suit the estate and final wishes of a loved one. Whatever the...
Executors have duty of addressing final taxes during probate
Settling the final affairs of a loved one's Texas estate goes far beyond simply distributing remaining assets to heirs and beneficiaries. The executor of the estate will need to address numerous tasks during probate that he or she may have little experience handling....
Even temperament important when acting as executor during probate
Many Texas residents may feel that they are well-suited for positions of authority. Still, it is important to understand what tasks and duties are associated with a particular position before agreeing to take on its responsibilities. This is especially important for...
Recently found wills may affect Franklin estate administration
After the death of music legend Aretha Franklin in 2018, many people in Texas and across the country were shocked to learn that she did not have a will in place to distribute her remaining assets. As a result, difficulties regarding the estate administration arose....