Yesterday marked the one year anniversary for my firm. It’s been the happiest, most fulfilling year of my adult life. When I started the firm, I never could have imagined how challenging, exciting, and fun it would be. I am deeply grateful to my family and friends for...
A Home Town Lawyer For All Your Estate Planning And Administration Needs
Year: 2015
What Happens if I Die Without a Will? Intestacy in Texas.
So, you may be wondering what happens if you die without having a will (not that you would ever let that happen). Well, it’s complicated . . . Does all of my property go to the state? Almost certainly not. A surprising number of people seem to think that someone’s...
Avoiding Probate? Do You Need a Living Trust?
Often when I speak about estate planning or probate, I get asked about "avoiding probate." Usually the proposed method for doing so is through the use of a revocable living trust. Many people are convinced that they need to place their assets in trust to avoid...
Paternity Leave
No blog this week. We are having a baby! Back next week, more joyful and exhausted.
The Legal Afterlife: Probate in Texas
Man has always contemplated what will happen after he dies. Usually this is in a spiritual sense, but you may also be curious about what happens to your estate after you pass away. If you have the good fortune of living in Texas and having a valid will, then your...