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
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
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
Have you received an eminent domain notice from a private company, state government office, or federal government entity? If so, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with what eminent domain is and how your rights can help you through the process. Learn what to expect during negotiations and seek the help of one of our lawyers... 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
Negotiations for eminent domain claims can take months or even years before an agreement is made. Our eminent domain lawyers in McAllen want to help with your case, so consider these three actions to help you. Learn the Lay of Your Land There are specific properties that the federal, state, or local government can seize... read more