When an individual dies in Texas with assets in their name, an executor will be responsible for overseeing the probate process. The executor can be anyone who is a legal adult of sound mind, and this person must make decisions that are in the best interest of the...
Probate Litigation
Is it possible to keep assets out of probate in Texas?
One of the most important aspects of estate planning is finding ways to keep your assets out of probate. This comes with several advantages, including avoiding probate fees and the delay of asset distribution. Transferring ownership of assets to a trust When you...
What you need to know about probate in Texas
Wills are an important part of estate planning because they allow you to control what happens after your death. If you die without a will, your beneficiaries may have to go through the probate process to receive your assets. How does probate work? Probate is a legal...
How does an attorney assist with probate?
When relatives pass away, many people feel overwhelmed by the daunting process of dealing with probate. If the decedent did not leave a will, the process can get more complicated. An attorney in Texas may assist the surviving family members with probate. Things may...
The way that the probate process works
Your mother’s death was not unexpected. Still, you and the rest of your family are overcome with grief. But, now, it is time to settle her estate. Thankfully, she was prepared by discussing her estate plan, going over the will with you and letting you know where it...
Avoid estate litigation by picking the right will executor
Executors have many responsibilities. Some of them include selling your property, filing lawsuits on your behalf, paying creditors, distributing assets and reviewing medical records. Not everyone is an ideal candidate to be the executor of an estate. The person has to...
Common reasons that people may challenge a will
During people's lifetimes in Texas, people will acquire various property or acquire money which may be held in bank accounts, investment accounts and other places. People acquire these assets in order to maintain a certain lifestyle while they are living. However, all...
Evidence needed to contest a will
There are many things that people in Texas try to plan for in life. In many situations, having a plan makes things go smoother. One situation when making a plan is wise is when determining where a person's possessions will go when they pass away. This is important to...
Tragic death of parents leaves an estate in turmoil
A few months ago, the lives of a wealthy businessman and his wife of almost 60 years ended tragically when the man killed both his wife and himself. Now, probate litigation is threatening to prolong these tragic circumstances for months or even years.One of the issues...
Johnny Cash’s estate sues to stop use of famous names
In our last post, we wrote about the general fiduciary duties of executors and administrators in dealing with the assets of the decedent. Now, two of the most famous names in American show business are involved in an estate lawsuit brought by the trustee of a family...