If you’re like most people, you have at least one bank account. But what happens to that account when you die? The answer may surprise you: in Texas, bank accounts do not go through probate. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what this means for your loved ones and how to ensure that your bank…
Category: Probate Law
What is subject to probate in Texas?
In Texas, probate is the legal process that is used to settle the estate of a deceased person. This includes distributing their assets and paying any debts or taxes that may be owed. The process can be complex, but understanding what is subject to probate in Texas can help simplify things. Generally, any property that…
What If There Is Contradictory Language In a Will?
If you’re reading this, then you’re probably wondering what would happen if there is contradictory language in a Texas will. The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. In fact, it depends on a number of factors, including the type of contradictions and the specific wording of the will. That being said, there are…
Fighting Among Relatives, No Will, and Other Things That Can Hold Up Your Texas Probate
No one likes to think about what will happen after they die, but it’s important to have a plan in place. If you don’t, your loved ones may have to deal with a lot of complications. One of the biggest problems they might face is probate. Probate is the legal process of distributing a person’s…
Do You Have to Give Notice to a Decedent’s Creditors?
We all know that creditors can be a nuisance when someone dies owing them money. But what you may not know is that, in Texas, there are specific laws regarding how to handle a decedent’s creditors. If you’re the executor of an estate in Texas, it’s important to understand your obligations when it comes to…
Can an Attorney Be the Beneficiary of a Will?
Overall, naming your attorney as a beneficiary of your will in Texas is possible, but there are some significant limitations that you should be aware of before you do so. What is a valid will? In Texas, a will is a legal document that outlines an individual’s wishes for how their property and belongings should…
Can evidence of past misconduct toward an estate be used to prove undue influence?
In order to understand if evidence of past misconduct can be used as evidence of undue influence, it is first important to understand what undue influence is. Undue influence is defined as “excessive pressure on a person that causes that person to act or refrain from acting in a way that is not free from…
What Is a Family Allowance?
Probate is the legal process of distributing a person’s assets after they die. In Texas, if a person dies without a will, their assets will go through probate court. The court will appoint an executor to oversee the estate and distribute the assets to the heirs according to state law. One of the questions that…
What If Someone Removes Organs from a Deceased Family Member without Permission?
Dealing with the death of a loved one is an incredibly emotional time. Because it is so sensitive, there are legal remedies that allow members of a decedent’s family to recover for monetary damages if matters are not dealt with properly. One of the remedies is for negligent infliction of mental anguish. What is this?…