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How to Avoid Medicaid Estate Recovery in Texas

It can be maddening to think about Medicaid filing a claim against your estate to recoup the costs of long-term services and support. However, there are legal ways to protect your assets from a Medicaid recovery claim after you’re gone. With proper planning, you and an experienced estate attorney select the best legal solution to avoid Medicaid estate recovery...

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| Read Time: 5 minutes | Probate

What If the Executor Does Not Probate the Will?

The executor of a will is often selected because your deceased loved one trusted them to settle their estate and carry out their wishes. But what if the executor does not probate the will? What happens to your loved one’s assets? Is there a time limit to probate a will?  These are great questions. The answers—and more—will be discussed...

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| Read Time: 3 minutes | Wills

Why Choosing an Attorney Specializing in Wills Matters

Estate planning is crucial in securing your loved ones’s futures, especially drafting a will. While creating a will may appear to be a simple task, with the internet providing a variety of templates and DIY guides, tackling the legal complexities of will creation in Texas can be challenging. Working with a lawyer specializing in wills, such as the group...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Estate Planning

6 Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Texas

Estate planning can feel overwhelming. It involves more than just drafting a will; it encompasses a comprehensive strategy to protect your assets, honor your wishes, and ensure the well-being of your loved ones after you’re gone. With so many estate planning lawyers in Texas, finding someone with the skills, sensitivity, and understanding to handle these profoundly personal matters is...

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| Read Time: 3 minutes | Estate Planning

A Guide to Estate Planning for Blended Families in Texas

Blended families bring immense joy and love, but they also present unique challenges for estate planning. Navigating stepchildren, multiple marriages, and varying financial situations requires careful consideration to provide for everyone and minimize conflicts. With the information in this guide and the assistance of one of our knowledgeable probate and estate attorneys, you can confidently handle estate planning for...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Trusts

The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Setting Up a Trust Fund for Their Children

Leaving a legacy for your children through a trust fund is a thoughtful and generous gesture. In Texas, trust funds offer a valuable tool for ensuring your children’s financial security and managing assets responsibly for their future. Establishing a trust can help you protect your assets, potentially reduce estate taxes, and avoid probate.  However, navigating the complexities of trust...

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| Read Time: 3 minutes | Probate

What Is a Probate Attorney?

After losing a loved one, you probably want to tend to your emotions and spend time with your family. The idea of having to probate your loved one’s estate can stir up a sense of dread. Fortunately, you can hire an adept probate attorney to help you efficiently navigate probate to distribute assets and close your loved one’s estate....

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| Read Time: 6 minutes | Wills

Do All Wills Have to Go Through Probate in Texas?

When a loved one dies, you may assume the long, arduous, and expensive probate process lies ahead. But that may not be the case, even if your loved one has a will.  In general, probate is the legal process of gathering a deceased person’s assets and distributing them. A person’s will provides instructions on how to divvy up his...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Probate

Probate Trends in the Houston Area

Individual cases, especially concerning public figures, involving traditional probate matters, such as wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships, often garner public attention. However, little attention is given to the courts exercising jurisdiction over these cases. Compared to other types of courts, such as criminal courts, the trends of probate courts differ considerably amongst states and even neighboring counties within a...

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Does Probate Law Differ in Houston Than Other Places in TX?

Generally speaking, no. Probate law does not differ in Houston compared to other locations in Texas. That said, certain aspects of the probate process may vary depending on your location.  If you have questions about the probate process in Houston, TX, know you are not alone. Read on to learn more about Texas probate proceedings and how probate law...

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