Estate Planning Resources

Articles and guides to help you understand your options for protecting your family and your assets in Texas and North Carolina.

What Happens if I Inherit a House with a Mortgage?

If you have inherited a house with a mortgage, you may be wondering what your options are. This is especially the case in light of today’s high interest rates. Will it be necessary to refinance

An Empty Nest

I remember standing in the checkout line at Babies-R-Us more than 23 years ago. My first baby was just a couple of weeks old, sleeping soundly on my shoulder. A middle-aged woman approached me. “Enjoy

Will Distributions from ABLE Account for Food or Shelter Reduce SSI Benefits?

What is an ABLE Account? An ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) account is a type of savings account for individuals with disabilities and their families. The account allows individuals with disabilities to save money

Can An Adopted Child Inherit From Biological Parents?

Attorney Rania Combs explains whether adopted children can inherit from both biological parents and adoptive parents under the Texas Intestacy Statutes.

Does a Typewritten Will in Texas Need Witnesses If It is Notarized?

To be valid, a typewritten Will must be signed in the presence of two witnesses, even if notarized. Unfortunately, her mother didn’t know that. Her mother had signed a typewritten Will six months before she

How to Talk with Someone who is Grieving

Attorney Rania Combs provides some helpful tips for navigating conversations with someone who is grieving after the loss of a loved one.

Is an Agent Named in a Durable Power of Attorney Legally Responsible for the Debts of a Principal?

An agent named in a durable power of attorney is generally not responsible for the debt of the principal unless they are a party to the debt or have acted outside the scope of their

Free Texas Will Forms

Estate planning is as important for small estates as for large ones. We all have the potential of becoming incapacitated. Therefore, having documents in place that allows trusted individuals to make medical decisions for you, manage

Planning For When Your Mind Fades

Studies estimate that more than 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s. And as our population ages, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia will afflict an increasing number of people. Although irreversible and incurable,

Is It Always Necessary to Probate a Will in North Carolina

When a person passes away, they usually leave behind two types of assets: probate assets and non-probate assets. Probate assets are property held under the deceased person’s name. For example, if the decedent had an

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