When a person becomes unable to make decisions for themselves due to age, illness, or disability, a guardianship may be necessary to ensure that their best interests are protected. In…
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Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person’s assets are distributed to their heirs and beneficiaries. In Texas, the probate process can be complex and time-consuming, but it…
We're all a little too painfully familiar with the topic of debt. Whether it's credit cards, medical debt, student loan debt, a car note, a mortgage, or anything in between,...
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A probate attorney, who routinely deals with guardianships, will be the first to tell you that guardianships are expensive. But, in some situations, there are simply no other alternatives to...
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Dealing with creditors has the potential to completely take over the probate process in Texas. Depending on the deceased, there are no limits to the number of claims or their...
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Probating an estate can be an emotional process. The last thing people want to think about after a loved one passes away is all the paperwork that comes along with…
There is nothing like a worldwide pandemic to make us think about our estate planning – or lack thereof. If you were to pass away tomorrow, would your property really…
Probating a decedent’s estate in Texas, using a traditional administration, can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Luckily, Texas provides alternatives that can resolve an estate without the requirements of…
While the Texas probate process is fairly simple (you can read my article about the process here), as an estate planning attorney, I often have clients who want to know…
January is a great time to knock out an item on your 2019 to-do list. Estate planning is one of those things everybody needs to do but nobody really wants…