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Can a Non-Resident Serve as Executor of My Estate?

Ideally, we would all live near our loved ones. However, the reality of our global economy is that family members often live in another…

Can An Agent Use Principal’s Money to Purchase Real Estate for Herself?

Last week, I received a note from someone who was serving as her 97 year old mother’s attorney in fact. She wanted to cash…

The Estates Code

The Probate Code has been around for more than five decades. However, on January 1, 2014, it was repealed and replaced with the Texas…

Out With The Old, In With The New

This month marks my firm’s fourth anniversary, and big changes are happening in the way I serve my clients. In December, I started the…

Ending the Year on a High Note

As the year quickly draws to an end, I received some unexpected surprises. A few weeks ago, I was quoted in a Texas Lawyer…

How Do I Settle the Estate of a Person Who Dies Without a Will in Texas?

There are several methods of settling an estate of someone who dies without a valid will in Texas: Small Estate Affidavit A small…

Home for the Holidays: Are Mom and Dad Okay?

The holidays are traditionally a time for families to gather together from far and wide. For some who do not live near…

How Do I Manage Someone Else’s Money?

If you are serving as a financial caregiver, you likely have a lot of questions about your responsibilities. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently…