With everything that has happened in the last few years and the rise of technology allowing for more telecommunications, you may be surprised to know that you can handle many probate issues online. If you have had a loved one pass away in another state but would have...
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Ways to avoid ancillary probate
When Texas residents prepare their estate plans, they set them up in a way that best benefits their heirs. They know that what they do when it comes to setting up a plan will determine how easy or difficult it will be for their beneficiaries to receive their...
Can you open probate in multiple states?
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...
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...
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...
The duties of an estate executor
If you're the executor of a deceased Texas resident's estate, you'll have many different duties to fulfill. For instance, you'll need to inventory assets, make sure that outstanding tax debts are paid and ensure that creditor claims are acknowledged and processed in a...
How to be an effective estate executor
There is a chance that you could be asked to serve as the estate representative for a spouse, parent or friend. If the probate process occurs in Texas, you must understand how it works in this state as the rules may be different compared to those in other parts of the...
Families should not fear an estate plan
Texas estate planning is not as complicated as people may think. With forethought and getting the right help, an estate plan can be put into place to give you and your family peace of mind for the future. Some upfront investment now can save expense and stress in the...
Medicaid and Transfer on Death Deeds in Texas
The Transfer on Death Deed is one of the newest estate planning tools in Texas. It allows owners of real estate to transfer property to their heirs by deed, outside the probate process. The owner names a primary and contingent beneficiary, who will automatically...
How do I get appointed as an independent administrator of a Texas estate?
Independent administration can make the "probate" process easier. Ideally, your loved one made this designation in his or her will. If the person did not leave a will, you are out of luck. If there is a will but the deceased did not specify an independent...
