Probate & Estate Administration

Probate can be a tedious process. It entails reviewing the assets and wishes of a deceased person and determining how those assets should get distributed. Even if there's a detailed will, there is often no actionable response until probate proceedings validate the...

It can be difficult to watch your parents grow older, and as their child, you want to be sure they have what they need for their golden years. This includes medical care they may need, financial support in case they require long-term care and more. You also want to be...

Estate planning can be a complex process. Some people create multiple trusts, several powers of attorney and numerous other documents, like a living will. The idea that you need to invest hours of time in the creation of so many different documents could deter you...

If you want to make sure your loved one with disabilities is provided for after you’re gone, consider creating a special needs trust in your estate plan. A trust is an arrangement under which one person’s assets are managed by a third party (known as a trustee) to...

It is not uncommon to feel a certain degree of unease after the loss of a loved one. When the decedent had an estate plan in place, though, the documents can prevent unnecessary arguments and familial disputes. Certain factors, however, could lead one to question the...

While deciding whom to name as your estate executor, you want to know what powers the role comes with. Do you have a clear understanding of an executor’s roles and responsibilities? Forbes notes the powers executors do and don’t have. Ensure the person you choose for...

Estate planning helps ensure your assets are passed along to your beneficiaries as efficiently and smoothly as possible when you die. While a will is a vital component of most Texas estate plans, more sophisticated planning includes trusts, which offer many benefits....

A will is an important testamentary document that you may choose to include in your comprehensive estate plan. Unfortunately, many individuals believe that their estate planning work is finished once they have created all their necessary estate planning documents....

Some siblings play nice throughout most of their lives. Any cracks in their relationship often are swiftly filled in with spackle. No evidence of animosity, just a seemingly smooth-going relationship. Sometimes, though, detente lasts only until the death of a parent...

Estate planning, and doing it right, is important for estate planners to understand. An effective estate plan can provide important protections for estate planners and their families which is why it is useful to be familiar with the estate planning documents that...