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“Will it be necessary to hire a lawyer to go through probate?” That’s a question I get each week from Texans who have lost friends and family members. Often, the decedent’s Will appoints them as
A man who introduced himself as Alex called last week. I was on another call, so I let the call go to my voicemail. He didn’t leave a message but kept calling back. When my
An Affidavit of Heirship is a legal document that summarizes the deceased person’s family history and the identity of their heirs. Although it is not a formal adjudication like probate is, an affidavit that is
Who are your beneficiaries? When was the last time you updated your beneficiary designations? If you’re like most Americans, it’s probably been a really long time! I recently updated my own estate plan. As part
When a person dies and probate is necessary, a court will appoint a personal representative to oversee the winding up of the decedent’s affairs. Executors and administrators are both classified as “personal representatives” of the
Lawyers use a lot words when talking about trusts, often assuming that everyone knows their meaning. But in speaking to clients and friends, I realized that many people outside the legal community don’t understand what
I know someone who uses Facebook as somewhat of a digital diary. She regularly shares photos and stories that document her daily life, major life events, and milestones. Her feed is a historical record of her life.
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 a high concern is that someone will
According to a Pew Research Study, more than 4 in 10 Americans are part of a blended family. And while 7 in 10 are satisfied with their step-family relationships, the study revealed that people typically feel
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