Many people view estate planning as a task reserved for older individuals with established lives and significant assets. After all, isn’t estate planning only for old rich people who have...
Read MoreEstate planning and probate are not just legal topics—they are deeply personal decisions that affect the people you love most. Our blog is here to help you cut through the noise, avoid common mistakes, and feel confident about the choices you are making for your family.
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Many people view estate planning as a task reserved for older individuals with established lives and significant assets. After all, isn’t estate planning only for old rich people who have...
Read MoreWhen you sign a financial power of attorney document, you are faced with a critical choice: Whether the document becomes effective immediately or only upon your disability or incapacity. This...
Read MoreA commonly asked question in estate planning is, “can I give a specific object to a particular person in my Will?” The answer is, absolutely you can! Whether it be...
Read MoreDivorce is a period of significant change and emotional upheaval, not to mention one of the busiest periods of your life. Amid all the other demands on your time, it’s...
Read MoreAugust is National Make-A-Will Month, a time to reflect on how planning for the future can make a real difference for the people—and pets—you love. For pet owners, one of...
Read MoreA dementia diagnosis can be devastating for a family. When dealing with uncertain and unpredictable diseases like Alzheimer’s Disease, estate planning can be both daunting and confusing. In cases where...
Read MoreProcrastination The most common mistake people make in estate planning? Not doing it! Many people view estate planning as overwhelming and easy to delay pending more pressing life events. Sometimes...
Read MoreWhen it comes to estate planning, having the right documents in place is only part of the equation. Equally important is ensuring that these documents are properly stored and easily...
Read MoreDealing with the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to managing their estate. In Texas, a small estate affidavit offers a simplified way to...
Read MoreEstate taxes can be a significant concern when planning for the future, and many individuals want to know whether their estate will be subject to taxes when they pass away....
Read MoreOn November 9, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) took a crucial step in keeping pace with the relentless march of inflation by issuing Revenue Procedure 2023-34. This directive provides...
Read MoreTechnology has taken a significant leap forward, offering innovative ways to remember and cherish departed loved ones. Among these unique ways lies a concept that may seem straight out of...
Read MoreThinking about adding an adult child to your bank account to help handle your finances? If so, you’re not alone. While it may seem like an easy solution for getting...
Read MoreAs we age, companionship and shared responsibilities become more valuable. Many seniors are choosing cohabitation over solitude for mutual support and to cut costs. However, this arrangement brings about some...
Read MoreEstate planning can seem daunting with the legal terminology and seemingly endless components. But don’t worry, this guide is here to help you navigate the basics. What exactly is estate...
Read MoreA trust is a valuable estate planning tool that offers flexibility and control over the distribution of your assets. One essential aspect of managing a trust is opening a bank...
Read MoreIntegrating a Prenuptial Agreement into Your Comprehensive Estate Plan: A Guide for Houston, Texas Couples Estate planning is an essential process for anyone looking to secure their assets and protect...
Read MoreThe number one reason our clients go through probate is to transfer ownership of real estate. However, with some advance planning during their lifetime, these probates could have been completely...
Read MoreWhen creating estate plans digital assets- such as Gmail accounts and Facebook- are often overlooked. For many, however, controlling what happens to these assets is a critical component of organizing...
Read MoreWe all know we need to get a will, but for many of us it feels like we will have more time to get around to it. When someone in...
Read MoreSitting on my side of the conference table (or zoom camera, as it is more often than not), I hear a lot about the innerworkings of my clients’ families, finances...
Read MoreTexas. That word alone evokes varying images and emotions in everyone’s hearts and minds. Perhaps that word makes you envision rugged landscapes, longhorn cattle, and oil derricks. Or perhaps the...
Read MoreAccording to the Pew Research Center, two-parent married households are declining while rates for divorce, remarriage and cohabitation are growing. Today, 40% of births occur to women who are not...
Read MoreAn estate plan often focuses on tangible property such as jewelry, artwork, money, and vehicles. However, in this age of technology, it is important to remember to include your digital...
Read MoreIn Texas, the default for real property – i.e. land and everything attached to that land—is to wind up in the homeowner’s probate estate. What this means is that when...
Read MoreHouston is a city of drivers. Most of us have cars, and naturally we would prefer to leave our car to a designated beneficiary without having the car go through...
Read MoreWhen someone you love dies there is a lot that must happen both on personal and legal levels. A funeral must be planned, outstanding debt must be paid, if they...
Read MoreAs you are making your Will or Living Trusts you think of all your loved ones that should be included but often overlook one very important family member—your pets. Did...
Read MoreA key concept to understand when planning your estate is the difference between probate and non-probate assets. Probate assets include your personal effects, home, checking account and even your car....
Read MoreAfter someone passes, the heirs or beneficiaries generally begin the search for a will. Sometimes we get asked the question of whether a will is valid? And, more importantly, should...
Read MoreThe single greatest point of confusion for our clients is whether they should transfer their assets into a revocable living trust. Revocable living trusts (commonly referred to as RLTs) have...
Read MoreIn Texas, the Court may appoint an independent executor or an independent administrator only to “qualified” representatives. Wait, that’s pretty subjective! What makes a person qualified? The Texas Estates Code...
Read MoreA Trust created during your lifetime (a revocable living trust) is an important part of any Estate Plan. Trusts can be used for asset protection, tax benefits, to simplify probate...
Read MoreWhat If Someone Dies without a Will? When an individual dies without a will, intestate succession law will govern. Under Texas law, a statutory framework determines how a decedent’s estate...
Read MorePROBATE AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION We help clients during particularly difficult times after losing a loved one. Having to deal with such tasks as sorting through the deceased person’s property and...
Read MoreTrust & Estate Litigation Trust and estate litigation is an area of the law involving disputes arising from questionable wills, wayward trustees, disgruntled beneficiaries, and self-interested trustees. While these cases...
Read MoreAn estate plan is important because it can (1) protects your family from overpaying taxes, (2) protect your heirs from themselves and from creditors, and (3) protect young children in...
Read MoreDo you have questions about whether to use a will or at trust? Contact the Heights Law Group to get your questions answered today. Call 713-931-1111 or send an email...
Read MoreWhat Are Surviving Spouse Rights Under Texas Law? In order to preserve surviving spouse rights in Texas, a surviving spouse must adhere to certain time deadlines provided by statute. The...
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