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…
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…
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…
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:…
In Texas, Wills do not need to be notarized to be valid. However, the required formalities of a valid Texas Will differ depending on whether the…
When an unmarried sibling dies without a will in Texas, the distribution of his estate will depend on whether he has any surviving descendants or parents. If…
NB: This post is part of a series highlighting wills that contain some interesting, and sometimes bizarre, bequests and stipulations. You can see all these posts here.
Last week, I discussed why estate planning is important despite our optimistic outlook for the future. The article was prompted by an email I received…