Thoughtful estate planning allows us to care for our loved ones even when we can no longer be with them. For most, the first step in this...

Death is a reality that nobody wants to face, but it’s an inevitable part of life. As much as we hate to think about it, it’s important...

If you are going through probate as an executor, you likely lost a loved one. As you navigate through your grief and loss, you also have...

Do you have a will in place? Maybe your children convinced you to draft a will, and you were able to get through any awkward...

While estate planning is important for married couples, it is arguably even more necessary for couples that live together who are not...

While a will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, there are some things it just won’t cover. A will is...

There are many misconceptions about estate planning and implementing any of them into your estate plan can result in costly mistakes....

In Texas, only those who have “standing” can contest a will or estate. This means beneficiaries and heirs can contest a will, as well as...

One way to ensure that your assets go to the people you want is to have a comprehensive estate plan to spell out your wishes and...

Mistakes can easily be made during estate planning. Hearing about other’s mishaps might help you learn from them and avoid them later....

Tying the knot and having kids can change your finances significantly. One of the most important tools to protect your loved ones in such...

Each year, millions of Americans dismiss estate planning efforts because they believe it is too complicated. While crafting estate plans...

Just two days before he took his own life, accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein executed a new estate plan. It provides a glimpse at...

You have worked hard for the success of your small business, but have you thought about what will happen to it after you are gone? By...

For example, the needs of women have been changing dramatically over the past several years.  Gone are the days when a woman was expected...

As a Harris County will and trust lawyer, I realize that those of us in the estate planning industry often use technical language or...

We get this question a lot: “Do I really need an attorney to create a will in Texas?” Everyone has seen the online companies that allow...

If you have been asked to serve as trustee for someone’s trust, it is your responsibility to successfully carry out that person’s wishes,...

If your elderly parent is becoming more forgetful or is demonstrating other unusual behavior, you should get them to a doctor right away...

As a Houston will and trust lawyer, I can confidently say that estate plans are not one-size-fits-all. Just because most of the people...