Skip to Content
A relative or friend who is preparing a will might have the foresight to ask if it’s okay to nominate you as their personal representative, also known as an executor. Or you might learn later that someone has designated you for that role in their will, even if you’re not […]
Category: Probate and Estate/Trust Administration
It is extremely unfortunate that at a time when you’re overwhelmed with emotion at the loss of a loved one, you also have to deal with the stress and uncertainties of the Texas probate process. Laws regarding what happens to someone’s property after they die are highly complex, and it […]
Whether you are used to working with trusts or you are just getting started with a trust, it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed with questions. Some of the most important questions are those that involve funding the trust. That’s because if your trust is not funded correctly, it won’t […]
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. […]
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 […]