The answer to the question “should I set up a trust instead of a Will?” often arises when people contact me for estate planning purposes. My answer to that question is one often uttered and not often deemed helpful by the recipient, and that answer is “it depends.” When people…
People often express a strong desire for avoiding probate when discussing their own death of the death of a loved one. My first response to them as a Texas attorney is usually something along the lines of “I understand where you’re coming from, but A) Texas probate generally is not…
When it comes to planning for the future, creating a Will or a living trust is a crucial step in ensuring your wishes are carried out after you’re gone. But simply creating an estate plan (whether a Will or a trust) isn’t enough. Life is constantly changing, and as such,…
On occasion, a Will offered for probate does not reflect the true wishes of the person and the probate of that Will may be contested. The state of Texas wants to be sure the wishes of the testator (the person who wrote the will) are followed, but certain circumstances may…
Almost everyone agrees that going through a divorce is stressful. For some, the process is more stressful than for others. Some spouses respond to the divorce by making the process difficult. They are uncooperative and make it almost impossible to work together to come up with their own settlement agreement….
It is possible to get a divorce in Texas without the assistance of an attorney. The law does not require you to have an attorney, and there are many websites that offer, for a small fee, to walk you through the process. A better question is “Should I get a…
One important part of your divorce settlement agreement should be making changes to your will. There are unfortunate consequences if you fail to do this. Drafting a New Will After the Divorce If you have named your spouse in your will as the beneficiary of most of your assets when…
Psychiatrists and psychologists concluded quite a few years ago that going through a divorce is the second most stressful life event. This is true even if both parties agree that a divorce is the right thing for them. Unfortunately, parents can get so focused on the financial and emotional aspects…
There was a time when people in general and family law courts presumed it was in the best interest of the children to give primary custody to the mother. In recent years, that presumption has changed in Texas and almost all other states. In Texas, when parents’ divorce, the law presumes…
Texas law has its own set of definitions concerning child custody and visitation. At our Springer & Lyle Denton, Texas law firm, we help our clients understand these legal terms as we work with them to develop a parenting plan that will address all the factors courts consider when determining child custody. Texas Child…
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