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...
Estate Administration
What needs to be done after a loved one passes away
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...
What are the duties of an executor of an estate?
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...
Who should serve as executor of the estate?
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...
Is medical debt a priority during probate?
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,...
Stepparent handling estate administration may concern children
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,...
Ensuring an estate plan fully meets the creator’s needs
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...
Choosing the most appropriate trustee for an estate
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...
Does a childless couple need a will?
Many people in Texas have a certain idea of what a family looks like. However, the reality is that families come in all shapes and sizes. For example, many couples, for a variety of different reasons, do not have children. Because there is a misconception that a will...
Absence of a will can create family conflict
No family is perfect. While all have their disagreements, there are some siblings who simply cannot get along. Unfortunately, this contention can continue -- perhaps even intensify -- after a parent passes away. However, having a will in place in Texas -- and giving...