Probate Litigation

Most of our readers in Houston know that estate plans aren't made up of just a will. A good, comprehensive estate plan will have several other documents included as well, especially if avoiding probate litigation is a goal. And, among the most important documents in...

When Texas residents begin to think about their estate planning needs, they will likely start to hear a term they may not be familiar with: "probate." Probate courts are the courts that hear the cases having to do with the distribution of assets upon a person's death....

Probate is a scary word that anyone familiar with the process of estate planning will immediately view negatively. This is because probate can be a time-consuming and difficult process. It can also be quite expensive. As such, many people who are creating their estate...

Estate planning in Texas typically includes a range of documents, such as a financial power of attorney and a health care power of attorney. It also usually includes a will and possibly a trust. However, because people's online presence is growing, estate planning...

Having to grapple with the death of a loved one in Texas is one of the most challenging things a person may experience in life. Being forced to deal with possibly complex legal issues following a person's death only makes the process even harder to cope for loved...

Being confronted with the death of a beloved family member is naturally difficult. Unfortunately, having to deal with the probate process can sometimes make matters even more challenging for Texas residents. This is because the probate process can be complex and can,...

Dealing with a family member's death in Texas is naturally stressful, but simultaneously dealing with the complex legal process involving his or her assets can make the experience even more overwhelming. This is especially the case if the person left behind a large...

As same-sex marriage comes before the U.S. Supreme Court, many Texas residents are watching to see if the highest court in the land will rule that these unions must be recognized throughout the nation. That said, same-sex marriage is and will continue to be a topic of...

In Texas, if a person dies without having a documented will, the court steps in to oversee the distribution of his or her assets and administration of estate. This is known as the probate process, and depending upon the circumstances, it can be quite complicated....

A lot of Texas residents may become overwhelmed during probate proceedings. That is because they are already dealing with the tragic loss of a loved one, which is hard enough to bear, and now they have to try and navigate the complexities of probate proceedings....