Powers of Attorney in Texas Most people think estate planning is about what happens after they die. But some of the most important documents in your plan deal with what happens if you’re alive...
Naming Guardians for Minor Children For parents of minor children, few estate planning decisions are more important than choosing guardians. While it’s difficult to imagine someone else raising...
Estate Planning for Blended Families: Marriage/Remarriage with Children from a Previous Relationship Blended families face unique estate planning challenges. Especially in cases where one party has...
Transfer on Death Deeds For many Texans, their home is one of their most valuable asset. Naturally, they want to ensure it passes smoothly to their loved ones after death. One useful tool considered...
What Is a Trust? Basically speaking, a trust for property is a legal plan that consists of the grantor or settlor, the trustee, and beneficiaries. You (the grantor or settlor) transfer your property...
Understanding Probate When a loved one passes away, navigating the legal process of settling their estate can feel overwhelming during an already difficult time. Understanding how probate works in...
The Role of a Last Will and Testament A Last Will and Testament is one of the most well-known estate planning tools. A will is a legal document that allows a person to state how their property should...
Many Texans are surprised to learn that if someone dies without a will, the State of Texas decides who inherits their property with no valid beneficiary designation. This is known as dying intestate...
Generally, estate planning is the process of creating a strategy, and corresponding legal documents, that direct how your property, financial matters, and healthcare decisions will be handled if you...