Introduction: Should You Have a Texas Will? If you die without a will in Texas, your assets will go to your closest relatives according to state law. This may not be what you want. A will lets you decide who gets your assets when you die. A will is a legal document that says how...KEEP READING

A Texas Transfer on Death Deed is a way to transfer real property to someone else upon your death without going through probate. The deed must be properly signed and notarized, and it must be filed with the county clerk in the county where the property is located. What is a Texas Transfer on Death...KEEP READING

When a person dies without having a will in place, the person who has been appointed executor is tasked with distributing all of the assets from the probate estate to those people and organizations named in the deceased’s will, or if there is no will, it falls on the executor to distribute everything at their...KEEP READING

If you’re not on good terms with your ex, you might not want to hear this – but in some cases, they could actually inherit your money or property if you die without a will. It’s important to know the laws in your state so that you can plan accordingly – read on for more...KEEP READING

Last Will and Testament Requirements in Texas You might think that as long as you have a will, your estate will be distributed the way you want it to be. But if you don’t have a valid will in Texas, your estate will be distributed according to the laws of intestacy. It’s established law in...KEEP READING

Introduction This article is for people who want to know more about settling an estate in probate. Is settling an estate in probate difficult? When a person dies, the deceased’s assets are handed off to whomever is listed in the will. If there is no will, however, then the estate becomes part of probate court....KEEP READING