In Texas, only those who have “standing” can contest a will or estate. This means beneficiaries and heirs can contest a will, as well as...

The words “fun” and “estate planning” are not typically used in the same sentence. Most people see estate planning as a chore to muddle...

The passing of a parent is never easy. Each individual family member is forced to contend with the loss of the relationship they had with...

If you are reading this blog, chances are that you thinking about removing someone from your estate. It is a tough choice. But, if you...

One of the most common questions our Houston Probate Lawyers get from people who just inherited assets is whether or not they owe taxes...

The National Football League said “no” to New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson’s original proposal to remove team ownership from his...

For the Scripps family, who were heirs to a media fortune, they simply spent their millions. According to an article on CNBC.com, “The...

One would think that big stars like Prince would have a team of high-powered advisors, compared to the average Joe and Jane. But that...

Many parents face this issue, says NJ 101.5 in its recent post, “When you don’t trust a child with money.” There are some children,...

The answer to that question has always been an unequivocal “yes”—especially when there’s a spouse, children or stepchildren. However,...

The estate planning laws in many states are pretty straightforward for those who want to donate all or part of their estate to charity....

Two times in the past four years, the attorney for the late publisher Richard Mellon Scaife unduly influenced the billionaire to change...

Are you an inventor, an author, artist or the owner of a closely held business? If so, you may have already taken action to secure your...

The estate tax impacts just a small number of Americans, but those who are affected have a heavy burden. At the tax rate of 40%, estate...

Retirement is often called the “decumulation” phase, when retirees are steadily spending down their assets. However, many retirees are...

Congratulations! After putting it off for as long as humanly possible, you’ve finally completed and implemented your estate plan. Check...

The widow of former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee has asked a probate judge to dismiss a claim filed against his estate by his...

Young couples going into their first marriage with little or no assets don’t usually have much to lose by combining their assets as they...

A probate judge in Minnesota who is in charge of the proceedings concerning Prince’s estate has whittled down the large group of...

One couple who wanted to live in a community for people 55 and older in an area they had always admired used a reverse mortgage to...