In the state of Texas, wills are frequently challenged in court. This often occurs when one or more heirs feel that there was some wrongdoing or error that caused them to receive less than their fair share of the deceased’s estate. As a probate attorney in Houston, Texas, it is crucial to be aware of […]
A divorce can be emotionally and financially taxing. One is often focused on getting through the process and finding a way to minimize losses. After the divorce, life is often about finding new routines and patterns and making life changes. Updating an estate plan may not even be on your radar at this point. The Haga […]
Probate cases can be challenging given the different parties involved. In some cases, family members who have lifetime differences and long-running disputes are forced to work together to wind up the decedent’s last affairs. These disputes often end up in probate court. This can result in disputes and overreaching. The recent Estate of Allen, 658 […]
When Sam and Jamie’s mother passed away in Houston, Texas. They found themselves with an estate to administer but no will to guide them. While Sam resides in the same city as the estate, Jamie lives in Germany, making the coordination even more challenging. The siblings sought legal assistance to navigate the probate process. The […]
In this case study, we delve into a typical scenario encountered by our probate attorneys involving a will contest. It involves a contest to a deathbed will that was executed just before the person died. One sibling purported to have a new will for the decedent and refused to produce it. The Challenge We were […]
We recently had the opportunity to assist James, a local celebrity of sorts and a real estate investor, with his estate planning needs. James contacted us seeking guidance on setting up a revocable living trust and transferring his LLCs into the trust for enhanced anonymity and asset protection. In this case study, we outline the […]
One of the most challenging fact patterns when it comes to estate planning is the blended family, such as a couple who get divorced and there are children from later marriages. This gets particularly difficult to plan for when minor children are involved. The combination of step-children and minor children can result in some odd […]
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