A common misconception about estate planning says that a surviving spouse will receive all of the property and possessions from the deceased. Not only is this not true, but according to the Texas State Legislature, only a probate court can determine how property is distributed if no will exists. This means that, after you pass, and without... read more

Many may consider estate planning, which will-drafting falls under, to be a waste of time and effort. After all, if a person has few possessions, what’s the point of listing who among their family and friends will inherit them? This is the wrong mindset to have. Everyone should draft a will, no matter how little... read more

If you’re putting together an estate plan, chances are that you’ve appointed some of your loved ones to carry out the requests you’ve set out in your will. However, have you considered requesting a family member to be your guardian? The guardianship role is appointed by a court to someone who will care for a... read more

A major step in estate planning includes determining your assets and deciding which items you’d like to leave to your heirs, close friends, and acquaintances. It may sound daunting at first to categorize everything you own, however, deciding can be easy once you know what a probate and a non–probate asset is. Our estate planning... read more

The process of drafting a will can be overwhelming and oftentimes complicated. Let our lawyers in McAllen take a close look at what this process is all about and how our legal assistance can be beneficial to you. When is Probate Necessary? We highly suggest going through the probate process if you own any type... read more