After coming to grips with the grief associated with the passing of a loved one in Denton, your thoughts may begin to turn to the distribution of their estate. You and others with an interest in the estate no doubt hope that the decedent detailed how they wanted their...
Estate Planning and Probate
Do not pick an estate executor hastily
One part of estate planning includes choosing an executor. This person has a lot of responsibility, so it is important to take the time to choose the right one. According to Forbes, an executor is responsible for many important things. These include gathering all...
Why must you talk with your family about estate planning?
Talking about death is never easy for close-knit Texas families. The topic of dying always seems to be something that people are reluctant to discuss. However, when you are considering estate planning, it is always a good idea to involve those family members who are...
Should you start your succession plan now?
As a business owner in Texas, you have a lot of big things planned. Maybe you have the next five years of anticipated and intended growth mapped out. But do you have a business succession plan yet? If you do not, you may want to reconsider. Business succession plans...
Detailing intestate succession
When you die in Texas, your family members may wonder what will happen to your estate. The assumption will probably be that you leave behind a will that stipulates how to disperse assets and property. Many people do not, though. Information shared by Gallup shows that...
What is a living will?
When dealing with your Texas estate, there are many different forms of wills and trusts that you can create. However, a living will is a little different from many of the options on the table. While much of estate planning does not come into fruition until after...
Facts about adult guardianships in Texas
It is easy to take for granted the ability to manage day-to-day activities. With the effects of aging, though, many people begin to have trouble keeping up. There may be important tasks that they are no longer able to take care of due to mental or physical health...
What you need to know about holding an estate sale
Your parents have passed away, and during the reading of the will, you discovered they left you with a great deal of their possessions that you neither need nor want. This is not an uncommon situation for many Texas residents. What can you do with that extra set of...
When is it appropriate to seek guardianship for a parent?
It is common for adult children to have concerns as their parents age. Maybe you noticed your mother is not remembering to pay her bills on time. Maybe your father recently had a health scare. Whatever sparked your concern may have left you wondering how you can help...
Estate planning considerations for blended families
It is not uncommon for people in Texas to get married for the second time either after a previous divorce or to the death of a first spouse. A second marriage can be a bright spot in a person's life and provide hope for a positive future but it also raises new...