Estate Planning Resources

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

How Long Do I Have to Contest a Will in Texas?

Section 256.205 of the Texas Estates Code provides that “After a will has been admitted to probate, any interested person may commence a suit to contest the validity thereof not later than the second anniversary

Can A Parent Appoint A Guardian For An Incapacitated Adult Child ?

The thing that worries most parents about dying is typically not what will happen to their stuff. It’s who will take care of their kids. And the worries are compounded for parents of children with

Does the Absence of a Self-Proving Affidavit Invalidate a Will?

Texas recognizes two types of written wills: An attested will is the most common type of Last Will and Testament. To be valid, it must be in writing, signed by you, or another person at

Can a Settlor Revoke or Modify a Trust?

Whether a Settlor, the person who creates a trust, can revoke or modify it depends on if the trust is irrevocable or revocable. According to Section 112.051 of the Texas Trust Code, a Settlor may

What are the Inheritance Rights of Adopted Children?

If you are a parent of an adopted child in Texas and you die without a will, your adopted child will be entitled to the same inheritance rights as any biological children. The Texas statutes

A Temporary Fix: The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

NB: This article was published on January 1, 2010 and contains information that is outdated but included on this website for historical context.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

If You Eat A Frog First Thing In The Morning, The Rest of Your Day Will Be Wonderful – Mark Twain

Whether it’s doing the laundry, cleaning out the garage, or getting that long overdue check-up, all of us face tasks each week that we dread. We convince ourselves that they’ll take too long to accomplish,

5 Priceless Presents You Should Give Your Family

I’m delighted to welcome my friend and colleague, Candice Aiston, an Oregon estate planning attorney, as a guest blogger today and appreciate her willingness to share her wonderful article. The end of the year is

The Greatest Gift

It used to be that the Christmas season didn’t start until the day after Thanksgiving. But now, retailers bring out their holiday decorations the day after Halloween, and do their best from that day forward

It’s a Done Deal!

NB: This article was published on December 17, 2010 and contains information that may be outdated. For current information regarding the estate tax, read: Estate Tax Certainty…For Now. Last night, members of the House of

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