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Planning for your future is an essential step to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are honored according to local laws. While the process may seem complex, creating an estate plan offers clarity and peace of mind, knowing your assets will be handled just as you intend.  By taking control now, you can safeguard your family’s future and avoid potential legal complications. This guide will walk you through the key steps of estate planning in Texas, helping you feel confident and empowered as you prepare for the road ahead. Let’s get started together. In this article, you can learn about... The initial steps of estate planning in Texas, including evaluating your assets and meeting with an attorney. Key documents for a Texas estate plan, such as a will, beneficiary designations, and powers of attorney. Important factors to consider…Read More

If there is a will, the executor named in the will is presumed to be responsible to handle the probate process. They have the priority to do so. Sometimes, you can run into an executor who is kind of shady, and who isn’t moving forward to court. Once a period of time has passed and the named executor has not proceeded in court, one of the heirs can petition with the court to ask the court to replace the named executor. The people that can ask for an executor’s powers include a spouse, children, parents, and siblings. The list goes all the way down to the next of kin for the probate to occur. Can There Be More Than One Person Designated As A Personal Representative To Handle The Probate Process? In the probate process, there can be more than…Read More