Estate Administration And Probate

Thinking about what happens in the event you become incapacitated can be a daunting prospect, let alone telling anyone else about it. However, despite the challenging nature of this conversation, it is one that needs to be had.  Having a watertight estate plan in...

The estate planning process is an excellent opportunity to designate the funeral arrangements you want. For example, if you wish to be cremated or buried and whether you prefer a small family gathering or a large, festive celebration of your life. It’s also a chance...

There are many different ways to transfer financial assets to heirs in the event of a person's passing. The most well-known is simply to write a will, which designates which heir is entitled to which assets. Many more complex estate plans will also use trusts to hold...

Frequently, people may opt to put off estate planning because they find the process morbid or daunting. However, the reality is that estate planning could bring numerous benefits to both you and your loved ones. Tackling unanswered questions can help to bring peace of...

It isn't easy to think about what happens after you die. It can be uncomfortable to imagine the grief of your loved ones or unpleasant to think about the assets you have spent your life acquiring going up for sale as part of your estate. However, in-depth...

You may have tried to ensure that your property and money go to family members or friends. Before you pass away, you and your loved ones need to know that your estate may still go through probate. In another instance, you may have decided to write your will by...

There are many ways that grandparents can transfer some of their wealth to the grandkids, but it is important to plan out what approach to take and which resources to use. Grandparents in Texas can take advantage of plenty of tools to help lower their tax burden as...

Estate planning as a Texas farm or ranch owner is best when done as an ongoing practice. The complexity of land ownership is one that brings confusion when successors, inheritors or beneficiaries aren’t named. Leaving the hard work you invested left to chance as you...

Many Texas residents forget about digital assets when it comes to their estate plans. It’s not that these assets are any less valuable than property or more traditional forms of financial assets, but rather the idea of anyone accessing online information after you’re...

When you're establishing an estate plan in Texas, it can be tempting to set up a last will and testament and be done with it. However, there are other options available to you. Once you have your will written out, there are other things to consider, such as the...