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For many people, putting together an estate plan is something that remains perpetually on their “to do” list. They know it’s a good idea, and they want to prioritize it, but somehow life always gets in the way. If preparing a will was on your list of New Year’s resolutions […]
Author: April Nordhaus
In Texas, a guardian is a person who has the legal authority and responsibility to take certain actions and make certain decisions on behalf of another person. This other person (who is known in legal terms as a “ward”) can either be a minor or an adult who is legally […]
If your adult child or other relative is unable to care for himself or herself due to age, disability, illness or injury, you may be considering stepping in to manage your loved one’s affairs. In some situations, it is enough to provide assistance, like making sure they pay their bills […]
What is probate? It is the legal process of proving the validity of a Will. It is also commonly understood to refer to the legal process in which the estate of a decedent is administered. When an estate goes through probate, Texas provides various versions of probate, from very simple […]
I came across this article on Forbes.com, and as a McKinney Estate Planning Attorney, I see and discuss these issues on a daily basis. This simple list provides a brief and helpful explanation of the common mistakes made by families everyday. I think the article’s intro paragraph makes a point that […]