Appointment of a guardian is a drastic, but sometimes necessary step when a person cannot care for himself or herself or manage his or her finances and property. The goal of a guardianship is to protect the vulnerable person from exploitation, abuse, and ...
If your loved one's estate requires Texas probate, two different types of administration may be available: independent administration and dependent administration. Both offer some benefits and drawbacks. The main distinction is the amount of supervision exercised by the court over the personal re...
Identity Theft Identity theft occurs when your personal information, such as your name, social security number, credit card number, etc., is stolen and used without your knowledge. Theft of identity is a dangerous thing, potentially ruining your bank account, credit score, and reputation....
For a will to be valid, it must be properly executed. A will that is not properly executed will not be recognized by the probate court. To avoid problems, the safest course is to execute your will under the supervision of your Bryan wills and trusts lawyer. ...
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a hybrid organization that takes aspects of corporations and combines them with the framework of a partnership. The owners of an LLC benefit from the ability to choose to be taxed at the company level, mu...
It is often advantageous for real estate developers to have properties they purchase rezoned to fit the vision they have for a property. Unfortunately, local governments and citizens do not always share the same vision as the developer. The discrepancie...
A will contest can be a highly emotional, draining experience. It may pit family member against family member, children from a first marriage against a second spouse, or family members against a non-relative who is unexpectedly named as a beneficia...
Internet-based businesses, whether affiliate marketing, e-commerce sites or some other form, often have a need for some basic legal documents. Some of the common legal documents are: –Affiliate Agreement –Consulting Agreem...
Chris Peterson appointed to Bryan Texas Utilities Board Chris Peterson, managing partner of the Peterson Law Group, was recently appointed by the Bryan City Council to the Board of Directors of Bryan Texas Utilities. BTU is a municipal-owned utility that operates regionally. Peterson's te...
Bryan Wills and Trust Lawyers Explain Who Can Make a Will in Texas Not everyone can make a will. For a will to be valid, the testator (person making the will) must meet certain requirements. At the time the will is executed the testator must be: •· At least 18 years old or •· Marrie...
To execute a valid will, a testator (person making the will) must have testamentary capacity. Testamentary capacity refers to the testator's mental state. Specifically, the testator must be able to understand that he or she is making a will, what a will is, what prop...
Here's the situation. A testator's executes a will leaving most of her estate to one child or even to a non-relative, to the exclusion of other family members. The beneficiary has spent a lot of time with the testator, especially toward ...
A will can be invalidated if the person challenging it (the contestant) proves that the will was obtained because someone exerted undue influence on the testator. Undue influence cases typically arise when family members are disinherited and the t...
If you have recently experienced the death of a loved one, you may be uncertain about what needs to be done to wrap up your loved one's financial affairs and pass his or her property on to family and friends. A Texas probate attorney can help. A probate lawy...