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When faced with the realities of dementia, individuals and their families often find themselves navigating uncharted waters. Among the myriad of concerns, one issue stands out – “Can a person with dementia change their will in Texas?” At the Vermillion Law Firm LLC, we understand the anxiety and confusion that comes with such concerns. This… Read more »
When it comes to estate planning, having a will is crucial. However, what happens when a parent dies without a will in Texas? This is a question that many children, both minors and adults, often grapple with. The answers lie within the intricate weave of Texas intestate succession laws, which we will explore in detail… Read more »
A will is a legal document that distributes assets the way you have chosen after your death. There are reasons why you might consider contesting a will. For example, it could be fraudulent or not accurately reflect the deceased’s intent. You may believe that the deceased was under duress when creating the will and therefore… Read more »
An individual’s last will and testament is the primary document on which a probate procedure is based. While there are ways to pre-emptively avoid probate through the use of smart estate planning techniques, wills in Texas and other states can be subject to probate – a process by which the court determines how the estate… Read more »
Wills are often successfully contested in Texas for a wide variety of reasons. It is important to do your research if you are interested in grounds to contest a will. There are plenty of reasons why a will can and should be contested. However, successfully contesting a will requires you to understand the law and… Read more »
Estate Planning for Single Parents As a single parent, you may not often have time to reflect on the consequences of losing the ability to make financial, medical, or family-related decisions on your own. But we owe it to those who depend on us to consider such possibilities. Anyone could be rendered legally incapacitated by… Read more »
There are people who fail to act from an estate planning perspective because they harbor certain misconceptions. If you are under the impression that the government will take care of everything in the ideal manner if you pass away without a will or any other estate planning documents, you are sorely mistaken. The condition that… Read more »
The process of estate planning is often thought of as something that is only important for people who have reached an advanced age. We all know that senior citizens are more likely to pass away than their younger counterparts, but in truth, all responsible adults should have an estate plan in place. There have been… Read more »
Tip 1. Your estate is what you leave behind after you die. Everyone has an estate. Whether you are wealthy, old, young, a parent, single, or anything else, you have, or more specifically will have, an estate. Your estate is simply the collection of possessions, money, and other property you leave behind after you die,… Read more »
When you are planning your estate, passing along resources directly with no strings attached can be perfectly acceptable for some established people on your inheritance list. At the same time, there could be people in the family who could use some guidance. Under these circumstances, you could consider the creation of an incentive trust. With… Read more »
