Often when it comes to probate, the most important asset is the old family home. It may be the home you grew up in, and it is sometimes likely that the children may not want to see that home sold. However, often that is a likely result of probate if the beneficiaries...
When a Texas estate must go through probate, the executor must initiate the process with the county court where the deceased person lived. Understanding the general steps involved in probate can help the administration of an estate go more smoothly. Review the...
No matter the extent of your assets, having a comprehensive estate plan in place is of paramount importance. Many people are familiar with the role a last will and testament may play in an estate plan. However, living trusts are much less well-known. The two umbrellas...
When planning your estate in Texas, you must have an understanding of the state's probate laws. These regulations determine how the court will treat your will after your death. Review the provisions about probating a will in Texas during your estate planning...
Has a family member of yours recently died in Texas? If so, his or her estate probably has to go through probate. This is a process by which the court authorizes the administration of your loved one's estate after formally recognizing his or her death. Your family...
The death of someone you love is always a difficult and painful time in your life. Through all of the other processes you have to go through, you also have to deal with the legal processes and procedures. Management of assets, such as properties and estate can always...
After Texan billionaire Harold Simmons recently passed away, his widow filed to seal documents related to the probate of his estate, including his will. Regardless of what the judge considering her request ultimately decides, it’s important to think about the issues...
A potential client called asking how to change his recently deceased wife’s death certificate. He had been told by the department of vital statistics that he would need a Court Order to do this. The man and his wife had been separated for a few months before her...
As many are aware, the City of West, Texas suffered a catastrophic tragedy on the evening of April 17, 2013. An explosion at a fertilizer plant caused severe damage to the community, including multiple causalities. Many questions remain how families and the...
John Goodman’s legal troubles continue to mount this month. As we discussed in our last post, Goodman faces criminal and civil trials next month over allegations for his actions in an automobile accident that resulted in the death of a man named Scott Wilson. With...