The individual named in your Texas Will as your Executor is merely your preference. In fact, Texas Estates Code Section 304.001 sets forth the order of individuals qualified to act as the estate’s representative. This section also grants the court the discretion to decide who is qualified to serve in an order of preference as […]
Serving as an Executor can involve a lot more than most individuals imagine when they contemplate what an Executor does in practice. As an example, in Texas, you can’t represent yourself (you must retain an attorney), you must qualify based upon the provisions of the Texas Estates Code and you can’t legally act as Executor […]
Texas Senate Bill 1096, passed during the 85th Legislature, Regular Session, affects the appointment of Texas Guardians. If you are applying for Texas Guardianship you should be aware of the following registration requirements. These requirements should be met at least ten days before your scheduled hearing on the Application for Guardianship. These requirements as set forth […]
Not all assets are subject to probate in Texas. Simply stated there are probate assets and non-probate assets. The Probate Asset The Probate Asset is an asset that is governed by the terms of a Will. This type of asset will pass through probate. It may also be subject to creditor claims and expenses of […]
Memento mori – “Remember that you have to die” This is a five-part series designed to assist the surviving spouse, executor or trustee. The series is presented in a checklist format. Each checklist can be used independently and can also serve as a reference for successor executors and trustees. Every estate or trust administration is […]
Memento mori – “Remember that you have to die” This is a five-part series designed to assist the surviving spouse, executor or trustee. The series is presented in a checklist format. Each checklist can be used independently and can also serve as a reference for successor executors and trustees. Every estate or trust administration is […]
Memento mori – “Remember that you have to die” This is a five-part series designed to assist the surviving spouse, executor or trustee. The series is presented in a checklist format. Each checklist can be used independently and can also serve as a reference for successor executors and trustees. Every estate or trust administration is […]
Memento mori – “Remember that you have to die” This is a five-part series designed to assist the surviving spouse, executor, or trustee in the probate process. This checklist may also be helpful to an estate beneficiary. The series is presented in a checklist format. Each checklist can be used independently and can also serve […]
Memento mori – “Remember that you have to die” This is a five-part series designed to assist the surviving spouse, executor, or trustee in the probate process. This checklist may also be helpful to an estate beneficiary. The series is presented in a checklist format. Each checklist can be used independently and can also serve […]
The Texas Small Estate Affidavit is a useful tool to settle estates in Texas. However, its use is often misunderstood and the affidavits are frequently rejected by courts because they fail to comply with the statutory requirements of Texas Estates Code Section 205. Thus, it is advised to always use a licensed Texas Estate Planning […]
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Campbell Centre II 8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 420, Dallas, Texas 75206
Phone: 469-635-6900
Fax: 214-780-9797
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