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How Much Does Probate Cost in Texas?

Losing someone you love is hard enough without money concerns weighing you down. But after their passing, your grief now comes with Texas-sized probate costs. Between attorney’s fees, appraisal costs, creditors, court charges, and more, probate expenses can quickly snowball. …

The Perks of Putting Property in a Trust

If you’re like most people in Texas, your home and other real estate make up a significant portion of your total assets. You have invested a lifetime of hard work and savings into your property. So what will happen to…

What You Should Never Put in Your Will: Guidance from Houston’s Premier Estate Planning Attorney

Estate planning might seem like walking through a maze. It's all about making big decisions for your family's future and guarding the wealth you have built over the years. Luckily, with guidance from Your Legacy Legal Care, you won't have…

Building a Legacy: How to Establish a Family Trust in Texas

Safeguarding assets and ensuring a legacy for your loved ones are aspirations many share. At the heart of this goal in Texas lies the family trust—a potent instrument in the estate planning toolkit. With the guidance of Your Legacy Legal…

What Are the New Rules for Special Needs Trust?

If you are someone financially planning for a loved one with special needs, you are likely aware of how important Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) can be. These legal tools serve to provide financial security for your loved ones while preserving…

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 Reasons Why Putting Your House in a Trust is a Game-Changer

Are you a homeowner looking for ways to protect your property and ensure its smooth transfer to your heirs? Putting your house in a trust may be the game-changer you are looking for. Trusts are legal arrangements that allow you…

The 4 Most Common Types of Trusts and Their Benefits

If you want to secure your assets and make sure they are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away, trusts are the way to go. From shielding your assets from creditors and lawsuits to avoiding probate, the benefits…

What Happens When You Die Without A Will In Texas?

Death is a reality that nobody wants to face, but it's an inevitable part of life. As much as we hate to think about it, it's important to plan for what happens when we pass away. One of the most…

Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Estate planning can be a complex process for anyone, but it becomes even more critical for high-net-worth individuals. With substantial assets and multiple sources of income, it is essential to ensure that everything is in order so you can protect…