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Executing a will is a big responsibility. It takes time and patience, and the administrative chores can be an extra challenge for those grieving. When you create a will, be thoughtful in your selection and…
Read Moreabout Can You Execute My Will?

  Well, that’s a question our grandparents never had to deal with! Now that we live so much of life in the digital space, it’s important to consider our digital assets when making estate plans….
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What can happen when someone dies without a will—but has left a hand written note expressing intentions for the distribution of assets? Read on to explore what happened in a recent case in Texas.  Understanding…
Read Moreabout Court Ruling on Holographic Will in Texas

Unfortunately, it sometimes happens. Executor bonds are an important way to protect the beneficiaries named in the will. Confronting Irregularities Ordinarily, as a will is prepared, an executor is named to administer it when the…
Read Moreabout What If The Will’s Executor Steals from Beneficiaries?

When a probate court appoints an executor to administer the estate of someone who has died, diligent reporting is required. Public Record Core to the probate process is accounting for a deceased person’s assets and…
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Are there any consequences of initialing a will that does not include any beneficiaries? If your will does not encompass crystal clear instructions on who should keep your personal assets, under state law, your assets…
Read Moreabout What Happens When a Will Names No Beneficiaries?

When you think of “estate planning”, you may imagine yourself in advanced age, sitting with your attorney as you carefully divide up your assets for your loved ones. However, putting off estate planning until your…
Read Moreabout 3 Reasons Why You Should Not Put off Estate Planning