When a family member dies and it is time to administer his or her estate, most people think about the distribution of assets. However, it is also necessary to pay debts owed by the decedent. Most debts are paid out of the estate prior to distribution of the remaining...
Month: August 2014
Estate planning for parents with special needs children
It can be nerve-wracking for parents to send their adult children out into the world to fend for themselves. However, when parents have special needs children, sometimes they never let them go in this fashion because the children are unable to live independently on...
Important estate planning steps for Texas residents
Unfortunately, death is one of the few certainties in life. For that reason, wise Texas residents will get their estate plans in order as early as possible. By getting one's estate planning completed now as opposed to later, if an unexpected death occurs, family...
Sibling arguments can make handling probate litigation stressful
Losing a loved one is often stressful enough without having to tend to their final affairs. Even though death often brings families together, closing out the final estate of the dearly departed can create a lot of tension among beneficiaries. Siblings, in particular,...