by elissa@ehenrylaw.com | Nov 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The death of a loved one is never easy. Regardless of your relationship with the deceased (for example, a relative, significant other, or close friend), you need space and time to process and grieve your loss. Once you have had time to cope with all that has happened,...
by elissa@ehenrylaw.com | Oct 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
When it comes to estate planning in Texas, a “no-contest” clause (also known as an “in terrorem” clause) is a provision that aims to deter beneficiaries from challenging a will. If a beneficiary decides to contest the will and loses, they risk forfeiting any...
by elissa@ehenrylaw.com | Jul 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
The simple answer is yes, and it’s referred to as “disclaiming” in legal terms. If you’re thinking about disclaiming an inheritance, you should grasp the consequences of your decision and the steps you need to ensure it’s considered qualified under...
by elissa@ehenrylaw.com | Jul 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’re reading this, there’s a chance that you or someone very close to you has recently lost a loved one. If the person who died owes money on anything—credit card bills, medical debts, an outstanding mortgage—their estate will work through probate court to pay...
by elissa@ehenrylaw.com | Jul 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Contesting a will or probate is possible in certain circumstances. While it may seem like an easy option to challenge the validity of a will, this is never advised unless there are significant reasons to do so. A will can be contested if enough legal evidence proves...
by elissa@ehenrylaw.com | Jul 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Have you recently lost a loved one? If so, probate services are being offered to help you handle probating of wills. Probate services are administered to distribute a deceased individual’s belongings. Sometimes probated assets can include real estate, bank...
by elissa@ehenrylaw.com | Jul 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Probate is the process of transferring legal ownership of an individual’s property after they die. This process allows for families to gain possession of their loved ones’ property. Families can then settle debts and distribute what’s left among...
by elissa@ehenrylaw.com | Jul 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Probate lawyers have typically been hired to probate the estates of people who have passed away. This process, which is governed by probate law, includes gathering assets and paying debts. Probate lawyers charge for their services in a variety of ways. There’s...
by elissa@ehenrylaw.com | Jul 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Typically, people in Florence, TX, decided to work with an estate planning lawyer before death to help them make a plan for splitting up their estate and assets. On the other hand, when a person has died, it’s critical to have legal assistance. A fundamental...
by elissa@ehenrylaw.com | Jul 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
The process of deceased estate management can be overwhelming for many people. This is because it’s important to know the right steps and what documents should be presented to ensure that everything will go smoothly. For this reason, we’ve created a...
