The probate process in Texas will rely heavily on what is involved in the estate, the number of heirs and how much planning ...

Here is something all Texas homeowners can be thankful for – homestead rights in Texas. Specifically, homestead protections against creditors after a homeowner dies. Let’s look at a hypothetical ...

Q: My wife passed away last May with a will leaving everything to me. Most of our financial accounts were held as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Our home was jointly owned. Everything has ...

Having a probate court wade through your estate can be time-consuming, stressful, and expensive. It can also be a public spectacle if disputes develop. Fortunately, there are numerous strategies to ...

Q: My father died recently with a will leaving everything to my 93-year-old mother, who is also named as his executor. Other than a very small joint checking account that passed to my mother, the only ...