Experiencing the death of a loved one is naturally an emotionally painful experience for people in Texas. Settling the deceased person's estate through probate can make the situation even more challenging, especially for people who have never gone through this process...
Estate Administration
Collectibles often an overlooked area of property distribution
Most people in Texas are likely aware of the importance of estate planning. While many know to whom they are going to give their money or real estate, they may be unsure about the future of a collection -- a collection that they may have spent a great deal of time,...
Estate administration follows the legal rules of probate
After all is said and done in the way of estate planning, and with necessary modifications along the way, the day will come when the loved one's decedent estate will have to be administered. If a proper will was made during the planning process, the first official...
The probate process in Texas
Most Texas residents only have to go through probate proceedings once or twice in their lifetime. As a result, the process tends to be mysterious and difficult to understand for the average person -- because most people do not have a lot of experience with it. Even if...
Should I pick a professional to administer assets?
Estate planning can seem like an overwhelming process. There is a lot to decide, including where assets should go, how to protect the estate from having to pay any unnecessary fines or taxes and picking a personal representative to administer assets. While the duty of...
What is estate administration?
When a Texas resident passes away, his or her estate must be distributed among heirs and beneficiaries. The estate administration process refers to the action of gathering the decedent's assets, paying off the decedent's debts and ultimately distributing what is...
Are you obligated to pay debts owed by deceased relatives?
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...
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,...
Jackson estate administration at issue in new case
Michael Jackson is a name that is likely familiar to our readers in Texas. The singer gained fame as a child star and continued his career until his death in 2009. Now, the estate administration of his probate case is at issue and may lead to an additional creditor...
Michael Jackson’s estate remains in estate administration
Many readers in Texas will recall that superstar singer Michael Jackson passed away in 2009, leaving three children behind. Though his death was three years ago, his assets are still being subjected to the estate administration process. This is due mostly to the fact...