If one of your loved ones dies in Texas, you might be tasked with opening probate for their estate. For some estates, it's a simple matter of opening probate in the county where the property is located. However, the process can get more complicated if your loved one...
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How to handle probate in multiple states
Generally speaking, a probate proceeding will take place in the state, city or locality where the decedent lived at the time of death. In some cases, a probate case may need to be opened in multiple locations if an individual owned tangible assets such as homes, cars...
3 steps you should take this year to update your estate plan
With 2020 in the rear-view mirror, it's a good time to make plans for the new year. New Year's Day may have been a few weeks ago, but it's not too late to make resolutions that can benefit your life. We suggest making updating your estate plan one of your goals for...
Out of state probate: Things to expect from the process
Individuals who choose to craft and implement an estate plan are ultimately doing so for the benefit of their immediate family. However, issues arise when they don't leave an estate plan in Texas or any other state before passing away. In this case, going into probate...
Should parents divide up their children’s inheritance equally?
Most parents in Texas want to leave an equal inheritance to their children. However, there are some cases when it's better to give one child a larger or smaller inheritance than others. In fact, in some cases, leaving a large inheritance behind can actually ruin a...
Can I kick my parent’s partner out of their Texas home?
Your parent did not remarry but has a partner living in their home with them in Texas. They wish to allow their partner to continue living there until their death with the house passing to you after their partner dies. Once your parent dies, do you have to honor their...
Starting your own business? Consider forming an LLC
With so many informational resources available to entrepreneurs, it can be intimidating to find the right path for your business venture. Perhaps you have an idea and a prospective partner but are unsure where to even begin. Or, maybe you have assets and plans in...
Estate planning and the documents you need
Having an estate plan can be important because it allows you to determine what will happen to your assets. An estate plan can also ensure that you have a plan in place to protect your assets and get the medical care you want. Your estate plan should be reviewed every...
Estate planning for Texas business owners
Estate planning is a vital step to anyone who is leaving assets behind upon their death, but it takes on another layer of importance to someone who owns their own business. Business owners have invested years of their time and effort into building their business in...
Starting an estate plan in Texas
If you own property in Texas and do not have an estate plan in place, you should consider exploring your options. Even if you do not own property but you have other assets to your name, including ones that have nothing more than sentimental value, it is good to have a...