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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...
After an acrimonious divorce, you might wish you could sever all ties with your ex. However, if you share a child together, this will likely be impossible. Texas law strongly favors joint custody unless there is a very good reason, such as abuse, to award one parent...
Many couples wait for quite a while after their marriage fails before they file for divorce. If you and your spouse are in agreement that the marriage is irrecoverable, you may wonder about the best time to file the divorce petition. There are a few questions that you...
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...
Going through a divorce adds complications and stress to your daily life. When it comes to child support, know what you're getting into before you sign your paperwork. Will the State take child support directly from my paycheck? According to the Attorney General's...
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...
Courts decide where children end up living when parents get a divorce. They also determine who maintains possession of pets after a marriage dissolves. You might find it surprising that the law considers animals to be personal property. As such, divorce court judges...
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...
Division of assets is one of the most contentious parts of a divorce. Every state mandates its own rules for how to divide assets, and Texas is a community property state. What is a community property state? When the process of asset division begins, the first step...
Experiencing a divorce is difficult for all parties involved, but it can be especially taxing for children whose routines might change significantly from their normal routine. It is important for children to feel as safe and secure as possible during the process of a...