If you work hard and plan for retirement, it's likely that you'll be able to enjoy your golden years without worrying about money. But if something happens to you before the time comes, who will take care of your family? If a disaster strikes, what would happen to all...
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What should you do when your parent dies in Texas without a will?
Learning that your parent recently died is a shock and a source of grief. Finding out that they died without a last will can lead to anxiety and insecurity. Most people don't know what to expect in probate to begin with, and when the person who died didn't leave a...
What does it mean to be an independent administrator of an estate?
You may have a decent understanding of what it means to become the executor of an estate, but are you familiar with becoming an independent administrator? This is a person who has the ability to settle with creditors and to set aside exempt property to sell or...
Parents: Have these 3 provisions in your estate plan
When you have children, it’s extremely important that you have an estate plan in place that can protect them if something happens to you. You should set up a guardianship, so that another party is there to take care of them if you cannot. You may also want to set up a...
Is a will written in one state valid in another?
Circumstances and situations may change, and recent events could affect estate planning. A person who moved to Texas may have a will initially written in another state, or a will drawn up in Texas may have clauses that don't apply when someone moves elsewhere. A...
Handling a Texas estate from another state without a last will
Maybe your parents have stayed in your childhood home, but you pursued a career outside of the state. Perhaps your parents moved down to Texas for a warmer and more comfortable retirement. Whatever the reason, when your parent dies in Texas and you live in another...
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...
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...
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...
