As experienced Houston guardianship attorneys, we understand that the legal aspects surrounding the guardianship of minors can often be complex and overwhelming. Texas law outlines a series of provisions to guide the selection and eligibility of individuals for guardianship. To help you navigate these legalities, we’ve put together an easy-to-understand guide based on Chapter 1104...KEEP READING

There are times when you need to access the decedent’s bank records before a probate case is started. This may be needed to tell if there are even assets that need to do a probate. The subpoena is one way to get records, but there is a question as to whether the probate court can...KEEP READING

Community property laws are a factor in many estates that require a probate proceeding. Community property, also known as marital community property, is similar to joint tenancy. Under joint tenancy, both spouses own all property equally, and upon the death of one spouse, his or her interest in the property is automatically transferred to the...KEEP READING

The executor or administrator of an estate is responsible for settling the probate estate. The executor or administrator of an estate must deal with a lot of issues: paying all the debts and taxes, expenses, inventorying the assets, etc.–not to mention potential liability if these things are done incorrectly. An estate may take months, sometimes...KEEP READING