While some may consider it common sense that one spouse inherits the estate of the other when they pass, that is not always the case. The inheritance rights of a surviving spouse may depend on a few key factors. The process of allocating individual property after...

Probate in Texas can take a long time if you do not have the right help. Each county has its qualifications, and if you do not start in the proper jurisdiction, the court might reject your filing. The probate process has eight definitive steps. See the list below to...

When you begin the process of planning your estate, you may want to consider the impact of probate on your loved ones. With this process, the Texas court supervises the administration of your estate. Review the requirements of probate in the Lone Star State as you...

Having someone take care of your loved one’s estate is delicate, and the court knows this. That is why the court asks estate guardians to file an annual report of the expenses made with the ward’s estate. That way, the court can see how they have spent the ward’s...

The passing of a loved one is a difficult time for their friends and family. If the decedent did not create a strong enough estate plan, their potential heirs might experience serious conflicts with one another over who deserves what amount from the estate....

If you are the beneficiary of a trust, you might have access to physical or financial assets that could benefit you for the rest of your life. Your loved one who created the trust likely took great pains to protect certain assets for the benefit of you and possibly...

The Texas probate courts help thousands of families administer the estate of a deceased loved one every year. Many families quickly and smoothly go through this process, either due to careful planning on the part of the deceased or because the family agrees with the...

Estate litigation is not something you want to think about, but there could come a point in your life when you have no choice but to dive into the finer details of the process. A will contest is one of the most common reasons for estate litigation. There are many...