When drafting a will, you’ll likely be creating lists and considering which possessions or property you’ll want to leave to each of your loved ones. However, have you made a plan for what they should expect if you unknowingly owe money on any of your property? Without a plan, you could be assigning debt or... read more

One of the most important parts of drafting any will involves identifying which family members or friends receive certain items. This can include leaving a home to a spouse or funds to children, for example. A common misconception in estate planning, however, involves the belief that one’s efforts are complete once a will has been... read more

Putting together and drafting a will can be a technical process depending on the size of your estate. Some people would rather avoid writing a will at all for this reason, but this option comes with several risks that can leave your loved ones having to deal with a court settling your estate. Without a... read more

In our previous blog, we briefly mentioned a few of the guardianship roles available in the State of Texas for estate planning. These roles are appointed by a court to someone who will care for a “ward,” or a person who is incapacitated and/or needs help caring for themselves. Read on below to learn about... read more

If you’re in the early process of drafting a will, you’ll first want to come up with a list of people to include as heirs. Keep in mind that you should also consider including guardians and others that you’ll expect to play important roles in your family’s future affairs. Aguardian” is a court-monitored role that... read more

Assigning people to fulfill your wishes for your personal property and medical decisions can get tricky if you’re unsure of who to put in charge. Our estate planning lawyers in McAllen suggest that you consider someone who has your best interests in mind. Learn about these extra roles you can assign to people to make... read more

When putting together an estate plan, you’ll be deciding what to leave behind to heirs, and more importantly, who will be entrusted to distribute your assets as listed in your will. Estate administration is the management of your belongings by a representative approved by a court, so keep this in mind when it comes time... read more

During your estate planning process, you may come across assets that you just aren’t sure how to organize. Should you hand your favorite wristwatch down to your oldest son? How about your pearl necklace, should it go to your daughter or granddaughter? You can choose between a variety of trusts that will make the process... read more