Protecting Your Legacy
The will that an individual drafts outlines their last wishes and provides instructions for the support of their loved ones. Wills are important testamentary instruments that largely dictate the lasting legacy an individual leaves after dying. Adults who draft wills...
The aftermath of the death of a loved one is a difficult time, and it can become even more complicated if you suspect there may be something amiss with their will. Undue influence usually occurs when someone manipulates or coerces a testator (the person making the...
It goes without saying that you don’t look forward to the day when you’ll have to consult with a probate attorney. However, there’s a chance you could find yourself in this position after the passing of a loved one, such as a spouse or parent. Should you have reason...
After a person's passing, his or her final affairs need to be handled. In some cases, this process can be complicated, especially if claims come against the estate. Probate litigation can result if creditors or other parties feel that they are owed something from the...
Divorce can cause a number of complications to arise in a person's life. However, when a person dies while his or her divorce case is still underway, it is possible for those complications to spill over to the individual's remaining estate. In some cases, probate...
When individuals do not fully understand how certain matters work, it can be easy for others to take advantage of them. For example, many Texas residents do not fully understand the ins and outs of the probate process or what power executors and trustees have. In some...
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...
Many people expect to obtain a portion of a person's estate after his or her passing if they were close to the decedent. In particular, surviving spouses often feel it is obvious for them to obtain important assets. However, some spouses may find themselves having to...
When siblings do not get along, the lives of Texas parents and those elsewhere can be made miserable. Even after their parents' deaths, adult children can continue to squabble and disagree over the estate. In some cases, the disagreements could reach a point at...
Surviving family members are not always satisfied with the manner in which a loved one's remaining estate is divided after his or her death. In some cases, individuals feel the need to utilize probate litigation because they feel strongly that the details of any...
