Category Archives: probate
The top 3 reasons you may want to avoid probate
In many situations, after someone dies, the probate process is simple. It’s straightforward and doesn’t cause many issues. … [...]
What to do with a house you jointly inherit
Many well-meaning parents decide to leave the house for their kids when they die. Maybe they think the… [...]
Texas estate planning FAQs
The thought of estate planning is difficult because it forces you to think about a future that does… [...]
Making sure a loved one’s house is safe after their death
When a loved one dies – particularly if it’s unexpected – surviving family members have a multitude of… [...]
Can you decline an inheritance?
Maybe you told your mother repeatedly that you didn’t want her house when she died, and that she… [...]
What’s involved in filing the deceased’s final income tax return?
If you’re the executor of the estate of someone who passed away last year, one of your responsibilities… [...]
When there are mineral rights in an estate
Mineral rights are a problematic topic when it comes to both estate planning and estate administration. The United… [...]
Who pays an estate’s debts?
When someone passes away, the estate likely has both assets and debts. In some cases, these debts are… [...]
You can address these 5 probate issues
Probate is the legal process that helps facilitate the transfer of assets following a death. This process can… [...]
Your first steps as the executor of someone’s estate
You’ve known this day would come ever since you agreed to the job: A loved one has passed… [...]
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