Should I Avoid Probate If Possible?

Should you avoid probate if possible? It really depends. In Texas, probate is generally less complicated and less expensive than it is in other states.  For simple estates, it can make sense to plan to avoid probate...

A fiduciary is a person or entity entrusted to manage assets or interests on behalf of someone else, with a legal and ethical obligation to act in that person’s best interest. In everyday terms, spelled out on Investopedia,...

When most people hear the word “probate,” they imagine lengthy court battles, mountains of paperwork, and high legal fees. In reality, that isn’t always the case—especially in Texas. As Jennifer Nichols explains in...

Did you know that fewer than 1% of attorneys in Texas are board-certified in estate planning and probate? That statistic surprises many people—and it matters more than most realize. When it comes to protecting your assets,...

Serving as an executor in Texas involves far more than carrying out the instructions in a Last Will and Testament. Executors must follow the requirements set out in the Texas Estates Code, protect estate property, manage...