Estate Planning Resources

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

When Should I Probate a Will?

Generally, a will should be probated as soon as possible. The Texas Estates Code requires that a will be probated within 4 years of a testator’s death. If more than four years has elapsed, the

Wacky Wednesday: Wills That Make You Go “Hmmm…” – Ed Headrick

Ed Headrick was the inventor of the Frisbee and of the sport, Disc Golf. His son, Dan, recalls him joking that he wanted to live on as a Frisbee. His children didn’t think he was

The Law Practice Revolution

I was flattered to have been mentioned in an article David Hill wrote for International Legal Technology Association Quarterly Magazine, Peer to Peer, about how technology is shaping the practice of law. You can read

Where Should I Store My Estate Planning Documents?

So you’ve gotten your estate planning done. Great! But now what? Where do you keep these documents so that they can be they can be used to carry out your wishes in the event of

Wacky Wednesday: Wills That Make You Go “Hmmm…” – Charles Millar

Charles Millar, a successful lawyer in Toronto, Canada was well known for his practical jokes. And when he died on October 31, 1925, having never married and without any close relatives, he left a will

Senate Republicans and Democrats Unable to Reach Agreement on Estate Tax

NB: This article was published on January 1, 2010 and contains information that is outdated but included on this website for historical context.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

What To Do When a Loved One Dies?

Candice Aiston, an Oregon estate planning attorney, wrote an excellent article that explains the things that should be done when a loved one dies. Among them are: Notifying a doctor, coroner, and/or the local authorities

Estate Planning Can Help Parents Prevent Family Feuds

I have three children who get usually get along. But virtually every day, they squabble about something trivial. For example, they may argue over who gets to eat the last banana or container of yogurt

Is There Hope for New Estate Tax Legislation in 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NB: This article was published on January 1, 2010 and contains information that is outdated but included on this website for historical context.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

Wacky Wednesday: Wills That Make You Go “Hmmm…” – Luis Carlos de Noronha Cabral da Camara

If you had no family and few friends, how would you want your assets distributed when you die? Would you leave your estate to charity? Would you consider leaving everything to complete strangers? In 1988,

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