One section of the estate planning questionnaire I send my clients asks them to rate their level of concern about various issues. One issue about which most indicate…
According to a Pew Research Study, more than 4 in 10 Americans are part of a blended family. And while 7 in 10 are…
This is my dog, Jilly. She’s a 15-pound mutt my family adopted 11 years ago. When we adopted her, we suspected she was a terrier mix, but she’s…
Occasionally, people die without a Will but have very little in terms of probate assets. They may have owned a modest home, and had a small checking…
When someone dies without a Will in Texas, the deceased person’s property is distributed according to a statutory formula found in the Texas Estate Code. According to…
If you have close relatives, like parents, who are citizens and residents of a foreign country, there is a chance you might receive a gift…
A small estate affidavit is a legal document that can be used to transfer property to heirs without a formal probate. Not all estates qualify for small…
Attorney Rania Combs explains whether adopted children can inherit from both biological parents and adoptive parents under the Texas Intestacy Statutes.