Many, if not most, estates in Texas must go through the probate process. If you have a will when you die, the probate court will decide if the will is valid and oversee the process as your personal representative or executor distributes your estate according to your...
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What are the benefits of a trust?
The basic goal of any estate plan is to ensure that people in Austin can dictate that their property ends up with the people they want to have it after they pass away. This can be done in a few different ways. However, there can be more to an estate plan then simply...
How do I set up an incapacity plan for my estate plan?
Incapacity planning is an important part of estate planning. The estate planner should think about what they want if they become incapacitated and should include a plan for if they do experience incapacity in their estate plan. Setting up an incapacity plan for my...
Your estate plan can change automatically after divorce
It is no surprise that, as the circumstances of your life change, so too will your estate planning needs. Certain life events will necessitate you proactively updating your plan to reflect your new circumstances. What you may not realize is that, following a divorce,...
Questions and answers for how to select an executor
Estate planners may have many questions on their minds when they are setting up their estate and selecting an executor for their estate. It is helpful for them to have answers to those questions and to know how to go about selecting an executor for their estate....
Why estate planners need a power of attorney
Estate plans serve several different purposes and can include several different types of documents. Powers of attorney are important to include in an estate plan and estate planners should know why. Types of powers of attorney Power of attorney documents can help with...
What documents are important for a basic estate plan?
As people in the Austin area plan for their futures, there are many different actions that they take. One of the actions people should take is one that does not have to do with their future life, but instead with one of the few guarantees in life, which is their...
The importance of having a will
It is common for people to think they do not need a will. This may be especially true for younger people or people in good health. Some people put off drafting a will thinking they will not need it in the immediate future, while others simply prefer to not think of...