Should I have a Will or Trust in Texas?

Are you wondering if you need a will or trust? If you want to secure your family’s future and ensure your wishes are honored, understanding wills vs. trusts is an important step in Texas estate planning. At J Nichols Law in...

If you’re recently divorced in Texas, the most important thing to know about estate planning after a divorce is that your documents and beneficiary designations likely no longer reflect your wishes—and Texas law provides...

If you want to maximize the protection, control, and tax efficiency of your retirement accounts for your beneficiaries, you should consider a retirement benefits trust. A retirement benefits trust is a special estate planning...

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An affidavit of heirship is a legal document used in Texas to establish who the rightful heirs are when a person dies without a will, and it’s primarily used to transfer real estate outside of the probate process. If you...