Probate

If you become the executor for a deceased family member, you should know that you might not be in charge of every asset your relative owned. Some assets do not always pass through probate. You might wonder if a bank account is one of them. According to U.S. News and...

If you are in the process of estate planning, you may wonder whether or not to include a small estate affidavit in your plan. The role of this document provides a quicker, less costly means of distributing the deceased individual's assets when handling a small estate....

Probate is a necessary legal process that ensues when an individual leaves behind a will following their passing. The probate court serves to confirm the validity of the will and appoint an executor who will oversee the distribution of the deceased's estate. The...

Probate is the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person. It involves collecting and distributing the deceased’s assets according to their will, or if no will exists, distribution happens according to state law. Several common mistakes can prolong...

When a loved one passes away, you might find yourself in the position of being the executor of their estate. This role comes with a lot of responsibility and you might feel overwhelmed by the gravity of legal pressure placed upon you. The executor is the appointed...

An executor is a person named by a testator in a will who must administer the estate. In Texas, you will go through the probate process to accomplish this. The probate process involves a series of filings to validate the will and provide information for the proper...

Probate is a complicated subject; however, Texas provides some valuable options for estate administrators. For example, according to Estates Code Ch. 402 Sec. 402.002, the executor may act as an independent administrator without the court’s approval. This means you...

Probate is the legal process that proves a will is a valid document. Typically, the probate court appoints a representative to handle the estate and distribute the assets according to the details of the will. You may want to avoid probate to minimize costs, reduce the...

A guardian is responsible for the health and welfare of another. Guardians are mostly associated with an adult caring for a child after a parent's passing.  Under Texas law, a guardianship may extend to another adult. There are circumstances when petitioning the court...

 Your will is a legal document that outlines how to distribute your assets after your death. If you die without a will, the court may decide how to allocate your belongings instead of abiding by your personal wishes. Your estate will undergo probate after you die,...