There are three ways in which a personal representative of an estate is appointed: A personal representative can be appointed by a will of a testator,…
NB: A version of this post was published in a recent e-newsletter. It got such a positive response, I thought I’d publish it here as well.
Whether you will be required to pay federal estate tax will depend on the value of your gross estate, minus your debts and liabilities. Estate tax…
NB: This article was published on August 2, 2010 and contains information that may be outdated. For current information regarding the estate tax, read:…
In Texas, the level of court involvement in the probate process depends on whether there is a dependent or independent administration. Independent administration Texas allows independent…
One thing that motivates many parents to make a will is the desire to designate guardians who will raise their children…
NB: This article was published on July 5, 2010 and contains information that may be outdated. For current information regarding the estate tax, read: Estate…
Texas is a community state. There is a presumption that all property acquired during the marriage belongs to the spouses in equal shares, unless it was…