Estate Planning Basics
Learn the essentials around planning and protecting the future for your family and loved ones.
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How to File a Small Estate Affidavit in Texas
Because probate proceedings can be expensive and time-consuming, Texas has provided a small estate affidavit procedure for decedents with small estates. Find out who qualifies and how to file this affidavit.
· 3 min read
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What Is an Affidavit of Heirship?
You may need to create and file an affidavit of heirship if a family member has died without a will and you believe you are entitled to inherit any property left behind.
· 4 min read
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What Is Joint Tenancy? A Legal Definition
Joint tenancy offers two or more people a convenient and affordable approach to purchasing property together, but with its own rule book.
· 11 min read
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Probate Advance vs. Probate Loan: What’s the Difference?
If you’re expecting an inheritance but need money faster than probate can get it to you, a probate advance or probate loan might be exactly what you need.
· 9 min read
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Medicaid Long-Term Care Planning
Medicaid helps with long-term care, but not everyone qualifies.
· 5 min read
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10 Questions to Ask a Probate Attorney
A probate attorney has got your back when it comes to dealing with estates. Use these guiding questions to find a lawyer you feel comfortable with.
· 10 min read
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How Long Do You Have to Transfer Property After Death?
Factors that influence the property transfer timeline after death can include estate complexity, the presence of a will, and beneficiary disputes.
· 7 min read
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What is a Constructive Trust?
A constructive trust is established to right a wrong, relating to a person's property. Whether temporary or ongoing, it can address several types of wrongdoing.
· 3 min read
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What Is a Settlor of a Trust?
A settlor of a trust is an individual who creates a trust by transferring assets into it and establishing its terms. Find out how they can help your beneficiaries manage your property.
· 2 min read
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How to Remove a Trustee from a Family Trust
If you are the creator, a co-trustee, or a beneficiary of a family trust and you believe a trustee is not acting properly, there are ways to go about removing or replacing a trustee.
· 4 min read
