Articles and guides to help you understand your options for protecting your family and your assets in Texas and North Carolina.
To be effective in Texas, a durable power of attorney must: The durable power of attorney does not need to be signed by any witnesses. It is not necessary to file the durable power of
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
Probate has gotten a bad reputation as being expensive and causing delays. As a result, many people try to avoid it at all cost. In many states, that reputation has been well earned. But in
A durable power of attorney gives you the power to appoint a trusted family member or friend as an agent to manage your finances if you are no longer capable of managing them yourself, such
I received an email this week from a grieving and very frustrated man. He lost his wife this month after sixteen years of marriage. Both he and his wife had been married before, and each
NB: This article was published on January 1, 2010 and contains information that is outdated but included on this website for historical context. For current information regarding the estate tax, read: Does Every Estate Have to Pay
I spoke to a young mother several weeks ago who wanted information on how to legally name a guardian for her minor children. She explained that she and her husband had already designated her parents
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
Each state has a vested interest in the orderly transfer of property after someone dies. It’s so important, in fact, that if you don’t have a will, the state creates one for you. Each state
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
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