Discussions about estate planning when starting a blended family often focus on protecting one's children. Remarried parents often need to plan carefully to ensure that their children receive an appropriate portion of their estate when they die. New spouses may...
Wills
What are the witness requirements for a Texas will?
A will is a legal document that communicates someone's wishes about their estate to others. Wills can guide the Texas probate courts and the family members of an individual when arranging for their memorial service, caring for their dependents and distributing their...
When can someone contest a will in Texas?
The purpose of wills is to carry out the wishes of the deceased. Still, sometimes the will’s beneficiaries can identify problems with the way in which their loved one drafted the will. When this happens, those who have an interest in the deceased’s property can...
When should I update my will?
While planning for the future has no demographic, many who do initiate a will are aware of the many ways life can zig and zag and introduce moments of joy and compromise. As such they often turn to estate planning to seek out further security for themselves and their...