Estate planning can go a long way toward avoiding the problems of a Texas probate court. Texas is one of 38 states where estate taxes are not levied. Passing a Certificate of Deposits account to an heir is a proven way of limiting probate issues. What are CD accounts?...
Getting ready for the summer months means figuring out a new parenting schedule if you are a divorced or separated parent in Texas. While the rest of the year usually follows a set schedule of either shared custody time or custody and visitation, summer usually...
Divorce involves legal proceedings that dissolve a marriage, restoring the spouses to single status. During divorce negotiations or trials, other matters may include child custody, asset distribution, and even protection orders. Texas laws govern all elements of a...
Anything a deceased person owns and has no way to pass on are probate assets. Probate assets don't have any living beneficiary without the court-supervised probate process. The law transfers life insurance, bank accounts, some retirement accounts and some forms of...
If you're opening a probate estate in Texas, it's easier to go through the process when you understand the steps required to get it completed. Arming yourself with this information is the best way to be prepared. Locating the will and creating a list of beneficiaries...
There is never a good time for a loved one to pass away. But understanding the basics can help give you the confidence and clarity to push through this challenging process so you'll be free to tend to yourself and your loved ones. What is probate? Probate is a formal...
If you want to relocate with your child, you will have to check state laws to know the right process. You might need court permission to move, especially if you're moving far away from the other parent. Does primary physical custody make a difference? If you have...
Estate planning in Texas involves many different legal documents that determine what assets go to who upon a decedent's passing. Life estates are just one type of legal document used in this process. Wealth transfer is more important than ever before Despite being the...
Couples divorcing in Texas have to consider how the division of property and assets will be done. Debt is also split in a divorce, so it's important to know what to expect. How is debt divided? Texas is a community property state, which means that everything within...
If you are going through the judicial process of proving a will in a court of law in Texas, you may want to utilize an informal method. Going this route may be less expensive and expedite the closing of the estate you're handling. Knowing the steps to take for an...