It is common to see family members reach an informal agreement as to how to handle the estate when a family member dies. These informal agreements often lead to disputes and end up in probate litigation. This is especially true when it comes to real estate. Family members may put off dealing with real estate.…
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Houston Man Among Dead in Florida Apartment Collapse
No matter how much you think you know what the future will hold, life can still surprise you. It is of utmost importance to be prepared with a will and an estate plan in the event of an unlikely death. Hiring a trustworthy attorney to help you prepare these matters is the best way to…
Fun Ways to Stay Fit in Houston this Summer
One of the best ways to improve the quality and length of your life is to stay fit. Much in the way that we can plan a workout, it is also important to be prepared in other ways. One of the most important things to have prepared for your loved ones is an estate plan.…
What Do You Do if You Lost the Original Copy of a Will?
What do you do if you lost the original copy of a Will or you cannot find the original? What if you can find a copy of the Will? Can you probate a copy of the Will? If you can probate a copy of the Will, how do you go about probating a copy of…
Houston Man Found Shot to Death in Car
As life flies by, it is easy to get bogged down in our day-to-day routines. The reality is, however, that we can never take that routine for granted. It is always key to be prepared for the unexpected. One of the smartest ways to ensure you are prepared is to contact an estate planning attorney.…
Post Pandemic World: Similarities Between COVID-19 and Polio
As we seemingly get closer to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, older generations are sharing the similarities of this experience with the polio outbreak of the 1940s and 50s. Watching society return to some sense of normalcy after 15+ months of being in different stages of lockdown triggers many memories. Much like the coronavirus,…
Local Memorial Day Celebrations Result in Violence
While most people were happily celebrating Memorial Day, others found their revelry halted by violence. The Houston area had a particularly grizzly weekend. As of Tuesday, 10 people were killed over the holiday. On Monday night, a gunman opened fire in a Houston nightclub killing one and injuring two others. Shortly thereafter, the gunman was…
Houston National Cemetery Hosts Memorial Day Celebration
With Memorial Day around the corner, many Houston residents are making their weekend plans. Now that the CDC guidelines have been updated and the number of fully vaccinated people continues to grow, it is no surprise that celebrating with friends and family is top of the list. While Memorial Day is often a day of…
Surgeon Leaves Wife and Daughters Dream House After Losing Battle with Cancer
Being left behind by a loved one is never easy. This can be made increasingly difficult if the deceased did not make arrangements for what they left behind. Proper estate planning is key to helping your family move forward in your absence. Ray Valdez, an orthopedic surgeon in the Houston-area, made sure to do just…