Estate Planning

Texas law addresses matters concerning distribution of assets after a person dies. There are numerous types of documents that may be relevant to a particular person’s beneficiaries. The estate planning process often includes the signing of a will, although there are...

Some tasks seem so unpleasant that people put them off for years. For many Texas residents, estate planning fits into that box. It’s normal for people not to want to think about their own passing, but not establishing an estate plan might only make matters more...

Not having a will has the potential to create difficulties for family members of loved ones who died intestate. This is particularly concerning for Black Americans since recent statistics show that more than 70% of Black Americans, including those in Texas, have not...

Planning for a child’s future is a priority for most parents. While making those plans, parents in Texas should also consider what would happen to their kids if they should both pass away. It’s not something most parents want to think about, but doing some estate...

Planning for the future involves thinking about events that could happen and those that will definitely happen, like one’s death. Most people don’t like to ponder these issues, yet it’s crucial for most Texas residents to prepare for them. Putting off estate planning...

So many people put off writing an estate plan. It’s true that estate planning has been slow to change over the years, but Texas residents should really know that change is on the horizon, especially regarding estate planning education and awareness. The stigma that an...

Many estate plans will need to be modified over time, fitting the changing needs of an estate. It’s crucial that Texas residents keep their estate plans current, revising as life changes. People also need to update their estate plans to include possible emergencies...

Many Texas residents who are retirement age likely finished their estate planning long ago. Those documents are probably sitting in a safe or locked box somewhere collecting dust. This could be problematic since some of the information contained in those documents may...

When is the last time that you and a group of friends sat around and discussed your own mortality? It is not a common topic of discussion, to be sure. However, in closer circles, such as with a spouse or adult children, etc., it is helpful not only to discuss such...

In some ways, it is an honor when someone is asked to be the executor of an estate. It means the testator has profound faith in the person. Texas residents who are in the midst of estate planning need to make some difficult decisions, and one is choosing the person...