The executor of an estate has many important roles. One of the executor’s primary responsibilities is to notify the beneficiaries that they are named in the will. It’s helpful for him or her to provide this information to the beneficiaries in writing and early in the...
Musician Prince, whose recorded songs such as “Purple Rain” and “Let’s Go Crazy,” was loved by many in Texas and across the U.S. Following his untimely death at age 57, Prince’s estate was not without its legal woes, as the musician did not have a will. One specific...
Many Dallas area residents understand the importance of estate planning and have had a will created. The will is full of valuable information that their heirs will need upon their death. But sometimes when a parent dies their children cannot find their will. So what...
Losing a loved one in the Fort Worth area is never easy. Unfortunately losing loved ones is also inevitable and something that people will have to go through at some point in time. Knowing this fact does not make it any easier when it does occur though. There is...
Being appointed the executor of a loved one’s estate is an honor, but it is a role that many people are unfamiliar with. The following is a brief overview of the role of the executor of an estate. This post does not contain legal advice, so those who need further...
The decision to establish an estate plan is the first step in taking care of loved ones. Once the initial decision has been made, a Texas resident then has a variety of other decisions to make. By working with legal counsel, the individual can determine which estate...
When a person dies, the surviving family often has a lot to handle in order to close the remaining estate. Often, the majority of tasks associated with probate fall to the executor of a Texas estate. Though many bills may need paying after a loved one's passing,...
When a loved one does not make end-of-life preparations, it is easy for issues to come about among the surviving family. Some family members may realize that there is a chance for problems before their loved one's passing, but due to mental decline or other issues,...
It is usual for people in Texas to plan for the future. Often, these plans consider important financial considerations that are part of an estate plan. While there are a variety of different options and tools available to those completing such planning, there are ways...
There are a variety of different decisions that go into the process of how assets will be divided. Many of these include how assets will be divided and how they will be treated. Perhaps one of the most important decisions that must be made involves who will be...
