Estate Administration

The divorce rate for first marriages is hovering at almost 50 percent and that for second and third marriages even higher. Also considering that some women stay single by choice, some experts recommend that women should think in terms of estate planning and elder...

If a person dies with assets, Texas law generally requires the filing of an estate proceeding. An estate may be administered pursuant to the specifications in the decedent's will or, if there is no will, pursuant to the dictates of state law. If an executor or other...

When a person dies in Texas, his or her will provides for appointment of an executor to handle the estate's administration. If there was no will, the statutory law of Texas designates persons who may qualify as an administrator of the estate. An executor or...

In Texas and all other states, term life insurance can serve a number of uses for estate-planning purposes. Life insurance generally does not go through probate but passes directly to the named beneficiary. In the event that there is no named beneficiary, the proceeds...

In Texas and all other states, the extensive use of online services by the average person has led to a need for the estate of a deceased person to be able to access that person’s online digital assets. That need has given birth to organizations concerned with...

Whether a person is single or married, an estate plan is an important tool to ensure that wishes are carried out after death. Understandably, many Texas couples choose to have their spouses listed in their estate. Same-sex couples, however, may have complications when...

Believe it or not, over half of those who are between the ages of 55 and 64 do not have a will in place. A will is vital to include in an estate since it gives instructions on how to distribute assets. Without a will, the state of Texas may make the decision on...

Most Texas residents have heard that it's important to have an estate plan. For those who are not aware of what estate planning is, it's the act of coordinating how personal and financial matters are dealt with in case of death or incapacity. One of the most common...

Estate planning can ensure accurate distribution of assets among one's beneficiaries. It's vital for Texas residents to be aware of estate tax. Grantors may be able to avoid estate tax through giving.A retired couple is considering giving a certain amount per year to...

Estate planning is common for most citizens in this country. However, uncommon situations that may come up in estate planning are issues involving non-citizen Texas spouses. Tax breaks that would normally apply to citizens may not apply to those who are not...