Category Archives: probate
Partitioning land in probate
Often when it comes to probate, the most important asset is the old family home. It may be… [...]
Understanding the Texas probate process
When a Texas estate must go through probate, the executor must initiate the process with the county court… [...]
What role can a living trust play in my estate planning?
No matter the extent of your assets, having a comprehensive estate plan in place is of paramount importance.… [...]
How does probate work in Texas?
When planning your estate in Texas, you must have an understanding of the state's probate laws. These regulations… [...]
Types of probate in Texas
Has a family member of yours recently died in Texas? If so, his or her estate probably has… [...]
How Should You Prepare For Your Meeting With A Potential Probate Attorney?
The death of someone you love is always a difficult and painful time in your life. Through all… [...]
Questions of probate privacy raised in the Harold Simmons case
After Texan billionaire Harold Simmons recently passed away, his widow filed to seal documents related to the probate… [...]
Can a Death Certificate Be Changed?
A potential client called asking how to change his recently deceased wife’s death certificate. He had been told… [...]
Tragedy in West, Texas
As many are aware, the City of West, Texas suffered a catastrophic tragedy on the evening of April… [...]
Billionaire Heir’s Children Sue Over Girlfriend
John Goodman’s legal troubles continue to mount this month. As we discussed in our last post, Goodman faces… [...]
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