The Importance of an Estate Planning Document Signing

Once your Estate Planning Documents have been completed, the last and MOST IMPORTANT step is the signing.   Specific parameters must be followed during a document signing in order for the documents to be considered valid in Texas, as stated by The Texas Estates...

Questions on the Validity of Lisa Marie Presley’s Trust Amendment

There is a legal storm brewing regarding the estate of the late Lisa Marie Presley. Priscilla Presley goes to court to challenge the validity of Lisa Marie’s Trust Amendment.  Priscilla Presley, the ex-wife of Elvis and mother of Lisa Marie, was previously the...

8 Steps to Probate in Texas

Going through probate in Texas can be complicated and overwhelming. Having the right attorney by your side and knowing what to expect is key. Let’s take a look at the probate process in Texas.   What is Probate? Probate is a formal legal process in which a...

The Complications of Dying Without a Will in Texas

Dying without a Will in Texas can lead to many complications and conflicts. Even worse, it is the State of Texas that will determine what happens to your estate rather than you.   Without an Estate Plan in Texas, you provide your loved ones with no definitive...

3 Tips for Choosing the Right Attorney in Texas

  Whether you are trying to collect the assets of a loved one, protecting your assets for your family, looking for authority to help a family member that is incapacitated, or find yourself needing to fight with someone, choosing the right attorney in Texas can be...

Horror Story: The Consequences of Dying Without a Will

In Texas, there are many consequences for the loved ones of those who die without a Will. Dying without a Will can be costly mistake for your loved ones.   As a firm that specializes in Texas Probate Law, we have seen too many times what can happen when someone...

3 Important Reasons Why Estate Planning Makes Sense

Most of us do not ponder our own mortality on a daily basis. In fact, a little over half of Americans pass away without an estate plan. But why does this matter? Is it necessary for all of us to have a plan after death? The short answer is YES. The truth is that most...

Can Estate Planning Help Me Avoid Probate in Texas?

The popularity of estate planning has surged recently in Dallas County.  The major question that is commonly asked when dealing with Estate Planning is, “Can my estate avoid the Probate process in Texas?”    The answer, depending upon your assets, can be yes- but...

3 Best Ways to Protect the Earth with Estate Planning

Every year on April 22nd millions around the world show their support for the environment by observing Earth Day. This year’s theme is Invest in Our Planet: a call to action to act boldly, innovate broadly, and implement equitably for a prosperous and sustainable...

Four Steps to Successfully Dividing Inheritance Between Siblings

After losing a loved one, distributing assets and inheritance follows an intricate process with extensive steps. The probate process in Texas allows for a deceased person’s assets to be transferred to those legally entitled to have them. If the person who has...