My 5 Tips for Avoiding a Texas Will Contest – Part 2

By Jack Robinson, on July 18th, 2012

One of the underlying goals of creating an estate plan should be to head off fights among your beneficiaries and instead promote acceptance that your true wishes have been spelled out and will ultimately be fulfilled. In this 2 part post, here are five tips to help avoid a Will Contest:

3. Don’t Flaunt … Read More

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My 5 Tips for Avoiding a Texas Will Contest – Part 1

By Jack Robinson, on July 16th, 2012

One of the underlying goals of creating an estate plan should be to head off fights among your beneficiaries and instead promote acceptance that your true wishes have been spelled out and will ultimately be fulfilled. In this 2 part post, here are five tips to help avoid a Will Contest:

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I may need to probate the estate of a Texas resident. What can I expect to happen?

By Jack Robinson, on March 14th, 2012

Overview of the Texas Probate Process

An estate in Texas is comprised of all of the assets owned by someone at the time of their death-for example-cash, real estate, stocks, bonds, life insurance, retirement accounts, cars, etc.

The probate of someone’s estate refers to the process by which a Court recognizes that person’s … Read More

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How the property of a person who dies without a Will is distributed in Texas

By Jack Robinson, on January 30th, 2012

If you die without a valid will while residing in the State of Texas, you are said to have died “intestate.” In order to determine who will receive your property if you die intestate, the State of Texas has established a number of laws known as “intestacy laws” or “laws of intestate succession.”

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Do your heirs a favor: Get papers in order

By Jack Robinson, on October 27th, 2011

Why Have a Will?

An original will is the most important document to keep on file.

A will allows you to dictate who inherits your assets and, if your children are underage, their guardians. Dying without a will means losing control of how your assets are distributed. Instead, state law will determine what happens.

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