Spring classes are here and they are filling up fast. Attorney Whitney Thomas will be teaching three classes for the North East Independent School District Community Education program. The Fundamentals of Basic Estate Planning – In this Read More …
The death of a loved one can be tragic. Many people look to the Last Will and Testament (“will”) of a loved one for written expression of their wishes. But what happens if another relative has the will and Read More …
A full administration is generally the best way to handle matters of a deceased person’s estate. It allows for the distribution of property to the people named in the decedent’s will or to the rightful heirs when one dies without Read More …
Today, with the vast amount of online resources, many find it unnecessary to hire a professional to handle problems. Many opt for the numerous D-I-Y (Do It Yourself) options available in favor of the lower cost and less Read More …
This is the age of Do-It-Yourself (D-I-Y). More and more people are looking to the Internet to find quick and inexpensive solutions to their probate problems. I understand not wanting to spend money when you can create a solution Read More …
When it comes to being prepared, every adult should have an estate plan (Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney) in place. An estate plan provides protection and care for your property, your children, or your own care in Read More …
The Misconception: If my husband or wife dies, their property automatically passes to me.It is easy to assume that when a spouse passes away, the surviving spouse should automatically gain ownership of the deceased spouse’s property. For example, Bob and Sue Read More …