Depending on the circumstances, removal of the executor of an estate in Texas can be difficult, but there are statutory grounds that make it possible. The executor of an estate has fiduciary obligations to the beneficiaries of the estate and …
What Kinds of Property Can Be Placed in a Revocable Living Trust?
A revocable living trust is an estate planning document that allows its trustee to actively control many properties and possessions during an entire lifetime. Both new and older possessions can be freely moved in and out of this trust and …
Choosing Reputable Charities for Your Texas Estate Plan
Many Americans now name one or more charities in their Wills or other estate planning documents to help these important cultural and humanitarian groups maintain adequate funding. However, others less familiar with charitable giving need to understand that, before arranging …
How Texas Estates Are Often Handled When Wills Cannot Be Found
Given how hard most people work to pay their bills and save up for their retirement years, you would think all of us would want to maintain strict control over who will inherit from us. Yet statistics reveal that only …
Probating the Texas Estate of a Missing Person
At first glance, it might seem impossible to probate the estate of someone who is missing and presumed dead. However, the Texas Estates Code provides for this very process under Title 2, Subtitle J, Chapter 454 entitled, “Administration of Estate …
Estate Planning: Basic Questions Asked About Medicaid Benefit Qualifications
Careful estate planning often plays a crucial role in obtaining adequate healthcare services. As older Texans approach retirement, they often begin re-evaluating their finances to see if they can afford long-term health care and other medical services. While some wealthy …