Reviewed by Texas estate planning attorney Elissa I. Henry. You should review your Texas estate plan every three to five years, and right away after a major life event: marriage, divorce, the birth or adoption of a child, the death of someone named in your plan, a...
A living will can answer some of the most difficult medical questions your family may ever face. If you become unable to communicate because of a serious illness or injury, who will know what treatment you want? What happens if doctors determine that you have a...
High-net-worth estate planning is not simply about having more assets or adding a trust to a basic estate plan. As your wealth grows, so does the number of legal, financial, and practical issues that intersect within your estate plan. For Texas families, that can...
When someone dies “intestate”, without a valid will, families often fear that the State of Texas will step in and seize the estate. The truth is, the state doesn’t take your property. But it does dictate exactly who gets it. Through a legal framework called...
Summary: In Texas, when a business owner dies, the key probate question is often who receives the ownership interest and who has authority to act before that transfer is complete. Probate may be needed to admit a will, appoint a personal representative, address debts,...
When a family member passes away, the grief can feel overwhelming. Dealing with the legal requirements of an estate while mourning a loss only adds to the immense stress. One of the most common sources of confusion for Texas families involves identifying which parts...
