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  • Invalid Wills and Texas
    Wills & Estates

    What Makes a Will Invalid?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours September 22, 2022March 19, 2025

    A properly executed will allows a person to have their assets distributed according to their wishes after they die. The person who prepares a will is referred to as the testator. The Texas Estates Code sets out the requirements that must be met by the testator for the document to be valid….

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  • Living Will and Testament
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    What Happens When Someone Dies Without A Will in Texas?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours September 12, 2022March 19, 2025

    If someone dies in Texas without a will, the Texas Estates Code governs how the estate is distributed. A person who dies without a will is said to have died “intestate.” The law provides complicated guidance as to how property of a person who dies intestate is divided. The important thing to remember is that…

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  • Hire attorney for Probate a will
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    Do I Have to Hire an Attorney to Probate a Will?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours June 30, 2022March 19, 2025

    In Denton County and most Texas counties, if you have been named the executor of an estate, you will need to be represented by an attorney in probate court. There may be some exceptions, such as if you are the sole heir and there are no debts, but in all other situations,…

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  • Probate a will in Texas
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    When Do I Have to Probate a Will in Texas?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours April 8, 2022March 19, 2025

    When someone dies, probate is the process by which a court oversees the distribution of that person’s assets according to the terms of their will. There are some assets that pass to heirs outside of probate. Many surviving spouses do not realize that probate is necessary to transfer property purchased…

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  • Texas Wills and Probate
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    My Parent Didn’t Have a Will: What Should I Do? 

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours March 14, 2022March 19, 2025

    If someone dies intestate, that means they died without leaving a will. When that happens in Texas, the law is clear about what happens next. If your parent dies intestate, what happens to the estate will depend on whether your other parent is still alive and was married to your…

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  • Owning a Business
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    What Happens to My Business After I Die?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours February 14, 2022March 24, 2025

    Most people do not want to talk about what will happen when they die, but if you own a business, whether as a sole proprietor, member of a partnership, or have an interest in a limited liability company (LLC), you need to plan for this event to protect your business…

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  • Wrongful Death Lawsuit
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    Can I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit on Behalf of a Loved One?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours January 14, 2022March 24, 2025

    No amount of money can compensate for the loss of a loved one. Grief is compounded when the death was caused by the negligence of another. If you were financially dependent upon the deceased, the wrongful death may cause your life to dramatically change. At Springer & Lyle, we care about…

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  • Holidays and Estate Planning
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    The Holidays and Your Estate Planning

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours December 13, 2021March 24, 2025

    It may seem strange to associate estate planning with the holidays. It is actually a great time to assess your family’s situation, its changing needs, and how that affects how you want your assets distributed when you die. As Benjamin Franklin wrote to a friend in 1789, “in this world nothing…

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  • Assets and divorce
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    Are All Assets Community Property?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours November 30, 2021March 24, 2025

    When a married couple in Texas divorces, the law presumes that all property accumulated during the marriage is community property, which means it is owned jointly by both parties and should be divided equally between them. But all property may not belong to the community. One party may claim some assets as…

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  • Trust and Estate Planning
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    Estate Planning: Do I Need a Trust?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours August 23, 2021March 24, 2025

    As part of your estate planning, your attorney may suggest you create a trust. There are different types of trusts and one or more may appeal to you as the best method for passing on your assets to your heirs upon your death. Although trusts have traditionally been used to…

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