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Sometimes, people don’t always make the right choice when they name someone to serve as executor of their will or trustee of a trust. They might pick someone who is unethical, or they might just choose someone who is unprepared to handle the responsibility and makes a mess of things. […]
Author: April Nordhaus
People often think they can simplify their affairs and avoid probate by not creating a will. They erroneously assume that their property will go where they want it to automatically, so there’s no need for the legal fuss. However, the lack of legal planning can cause problems, particularly for husbands and wives […]
When people in Texas create a will that they believe could make family members unhappy, they worry that the will could be challenged. The good news is that you don’t have to worry about your being invalidated on the grounds that it is “unfair” to someone. However, there are a […]
Prenuptial agreements are commonly seen as arrangements to protect each partner’s interests in case their marriage ends in divorce, and for that reason, they have a negative reputation. However, all marriages end at some point, either due to death or divorce, and a prenuptial agreement can affect property rights when […]
When you’ve taken the right steps to protect yourself and your family by creating a will, power of attorney, trust, and other estate planning documents, you deserve a big round of applause. Most people know they should do something, but they never take action. Others start the estate planning process […]