Probate and Estate Administration

Section 304.003 of the Texas Estates Code identifies persons who are disqualified from serving as Executor or Administrator of an estate. This Section provides that a person is not qualified to serve if he or

Ideally, we would all live near our loved ones. However, the reality of our global economy is that family members often live in another part of the country. As a result, the people you’d trust

There are several methods of settling an estate of someone who dies without a valid will in Texas: Small Estate Affidavit A small estate affidavit can be used when the value of a decedent’s estate

I received an email from someone whose unmarried brother died without a will. He was survived by both his parents, one full sibling and three half siblings. He lived with his father and his only

Probate 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. The probate process

When a person dies and probate is necessary, a court will appoint a personal representative, called an executor or administrator, to oversee the winding up of the decedent’s affairs. The duties of the personal representative

Statistically, having a bachelor’s degree doubles your lifetime earning potential. But that degree often comes with a high cost, which most families are unable to afford without a loan. According to a recent study, approximately

According to Section 55.001 of the Texas Estates Code, any person interested in an estate can contest a will. The Estates Code defines an “interested” person as: Heirs, devisees, spouses, creditors, or any others having