If you are the parent of a high school senior about to graduate, you’re probably feeling a whirlwind of emotion right now. I…
I have written before that a move to another state can trigger a need to update your will. It’s not necessarily because the move invalidates the will.
“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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…