It's not hard to find an online document preparation service or big box supplier who will happily sell you do-it-yourself legal documents such as last will and testaments and contracts. These vendors cater ...
Not many years ago starting up a business provided little flexibility. For anything other than a sole entity or partnership, incorporation was generally the option. The advent of limited liability companies has changed this. However,...
If your business made it through the recession, count yourself savvy — many business owners in Texas and nationwide folded up shop and sought employment elsewhere. With the exception of a few niche industries which thrive on economic misfo...
Probate can tie up an estate for many months after the decedent passes and prove costly. In order to ensure that your estate does not wind up in probate court, there are steps you can take. A probate attorney in College Station will make sur...
Resolve to Get Your Estate Planning Done This Year The beginning of the year is the perfect time for setting new goals or renewing old ones. The Atlantic recently reported that forty percent of Americans will set goals for 2014 but only eight percent will achieve those goals. One primary ...
A living trust can be a useful tool for keeping property out of probate if it is used wisely. An effective estate plan may use a living trust to set aside certain property for a certain beneficiary, while preserving the us...
If your career or business is successfully underway and you're thinking about getting married for the first time or getting remarried, one of your primary concerns may be whether you can take steps to protect the estate you've accumula...
It is very normal to wonder who will remember you when you're gone. Of course, your friends and family will remember you — hopefully, you've mended the rough patches over the years and you will be remembered fondly by those closest to you.
As we steamroll our way through the holidays toward the end of the year, many Texans are spending time reflecting on the past year, weighing options and making plans for 2014. Some of those to-do lists and resolutions will include ta...
Give the Gift of Peace of Mind This Year by Making a Will In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it's easy to get caught up in the buying and giving of material gifts. Of course, there's nothing wrong with giving gifts to those you care about, or to show your appreciation for another p...
Probate is a term used often in estate matters, but many individuals are not quite clear on just what probate is, or what it entails. If a loved one has passed and you are concerned about the probate process, a probate attorney in Conroe can help. The following provides...
Anyone who is planning how to distribute his/her estate to survivors should be concerned that the ultimate decision is not left up to a probate court. Avoiding probate is relatively easy, assuming one takes appropriate steps. A knowledgeable probate attorney in Coll...
What happens to community property when a person other than the surviving spouse, such as an adult child or unrelated person, is appointed to administer an estate? Will the house be sold to ...
Non-compete agreements are used in a variety of industries to prevent employees from using knowledge gained during employment, then leaving the company and using that knowledge to compete against the company.
Is a Handwritten Will Valid in Texas? Handwritten wills might be considered valid in Texas if they meet the requirements under the Texas Probate Code. Any variation from the requirements listed below will probably result in a handwritten last will and testament being considered void or in...
Chris Peterson Earns Certified Estate Planner Designation The National Institute of Certified Estate Planners (NICEP) is pleased to announce the graduation of Chris Peterson from the Certified Estate Planner™ course. Mr. Peterson has successfully completed the advanced course work and qua...
Finding ways to increase your bottom line starts with taking a hard look at your overhead expenses. Even a business in a saturated market can grow if you find new ways to reduce the costs of doing business. The same premise holds tru...
The short answer to this question is probably not. If you executed your will while you were married and subsequently got a divorce, gifts in your will to your ex-spouse are considered void, along with any appointment as exec...
If you die without a will in Texas, your property will pass according to the rules of intestate succession. This means your heirs will inherit your property according to their relationship to you. If you have no livin...
College Station Estate Planning Lawyer Discusses the A/B Will The AB will or AB trust is an important tool used by married couples to maximize their exemptions from the imposition of estate tax liability. The AB will and trust is also helpful in avoiding probate, which can increase costs ...
Under Texas' community property rules, a spouse only has testamentary power over half of the community property assets which are subject to probate. A spouse can't lawfully dispose of the surviving spouse's ownership interest in...
An Affidavit of Heirship is a document one or more heirs can file in a Texas probate court to claim a right to a deceased person's property. The affidavit is used when the deceased's estate primarily consists of real estate and he or she died without a ...
A Conroe Trust Lawyer Discusses the Advantages of a Credit Shelter Trust There are a number of advantages to transferring your wealth and assets into a trust. As well, there are dozens of trust options available under Texas law, many of which serve as shelters from the IRS or other govern...
A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is at its most basic level a contract. For a contract to be valid, it must represent a bargained-for exchange, or a meeting of the minds of two or more parties who entered into a...
One of the first tasks you must carry out as the executor or administrator of an estate, before you pay any bills of the estate, is to open a new checking account for the estate. Depending on the bank you choose, the account name ...