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4 Genius Ways to Avoid Probate in Texas

Are you a Texas resident looking for simple ways to avoid probate? Probate can be a time-consuming and costly process involving the court overseeing your assets' distribution after your death. Luckily, there are several strategies you can employ to bypass…

5 Things You Need to Do After Probate is Over

Losing a loved one is never easy, and the probate process can be a challenging time for everyone involved. Once probate is over in Texas, you may think that everything is settled and taken care of, but there are still…

Joint Bank Account After Death: Who Gets the Money?

When a loved one dies, the last thing on people’s minds is what will happen to their joint bank account. But, like it or not, money matters must be handled for estates and assets to be passed down correctly. The…

Does the Executor Decide Who Gets What? 5 Things an Executor Cannot Do

If you are going through probate as an executor, you likely lost a loved one. As you navigate through your grief and loss, you also have various duties to manage in the probate process. This can be overwhelming, to say…

Who Is Legally Able to Contest a Will or an Estate in Texas?

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 any person or company that owns a portion of the property that is passing through…

Why Is the Probate and Settlement Process So Complex?

In Texas, the probate and settlement process can be complicated. When a court legally recognizes a person's death, they must protect beneficiaries and the deceased's estate. The rest of the process may take time depending on how large the estate…

How Long Does the Probate Process Take?

Worried about upcoming probate proceedings? One of the first questions many people have about these court hearings is: How long does the probate process take? Losing a loved one can be difficult. The days, weeks, and months following such a…

Are My Retirement Assets Protected From Creditors?

Texas offers excellent creditor protection compared to other states. Our Texas bankruptcy laws are better than the federal ones when it comes to protections, but retirement is protected even under the federal program. Until recently, retirement benefits were not protected…

Planning for the Worst: Estate Advice for Simultaneous Deaths

A lot of assumptions go into creating wills. After all, drawing up plans to distribute your assets to your partner, children, or other loved ones hinges on the presumption that you will be the first to pass. Unfortunately, though, accidents…

Celebrity Probate Mishaps: What Can We Learn From Them?

"But life is just a party and parties weren't meant to last." -Prince, 1999 Prince really should have listened to his music lyrics. No one ever intends to leave a mess behind when they die, but a little estate…