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Do You Have A Will? You Should. Is It Updated? It Should Be.
In this new normal of living with COVID, should you consider creating a will? The answer is YES. But it is still a difficult decision for many. When speaking with clients about creating a will, I...
Being a Will Executor
Many times, a family member reads Mom or Dad’s will and sees they have been “appointed” as the executor of the estate. Unfortunately, using the word “appoint” in your will is technically...
Updating Estate Documents During COVID-19
General interest in updating a will and other estate documents, particularly medical power of attorney and durable general power of attorney, has grown as this virus continues its spread. If...
You Do Not Have to Lose Your Home to Property Tax Foreclosure in Texas
If you are facing a pending tax foreclosure, or worse, your house was recently sold by a taxing authority, all is not lost. Texas allows home owners to “redeem” the property. The process requires...
Now that I have my will and other documents finished, where do I keep them?
How best to store your estate planning documents is a common question. The answer really depends upon your preferences and what you might perceive to be the risks involved. Here are some thoughts on...
Does Every Will Have to be Probated in Texas?
Frequently I get questions about whether a Will must get probated. The short answer is no, not every Will has to go through probate. However, that determination is most likely not able to be made...
What happens when a Texas probate court makes a bad decision?
I wrote this article for a previous law firm. At New & Hall, we continue to offer appellate legal services. This article is specific to probate appeals which tend to be a little less clear,...
Stop Procrastinating and Get Your Will
You know you should have a will, but you keep stalling This link is to a good short article about getting your will done. This tends to be something too easily put off for later. Then “later” comes...
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