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    What Are the Responsibilities of An Executor of An Estate?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours July 26, 2021March 24, 2025

    If you have been named executor or administrator of an estate following the death of a friend or loved one, the law imposes upon you certain responsibilities. Texas law also requires you to be represented by an attorney to guide you to be sure you fulfill your executor duties and to help you as…

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    Online Wills: What Do I Need to Know?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours April 5, 2021March 28, 2025

    A professional trustee and executor recently addressed the issue of online wills in Forbes. She notes that although using an online standardized fill-in-the blank will may appear to save you money and time; however, using this type of service may lead to expensive and unpleasant mistakes. Unfortunately, your loved ones will experience the ramifications…

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    The Importance of Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours February 1, 2021March 28, 2025

    Many people are resistant to estate planning. They may feel they can ignore the topic “until the time is right.” They think they have some time and can put it off until they are more in the mood. Unfortunately, there may not be that extra time they are counting on. COVID-19 Increases…

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    Undue Influence: What Do I Need to Know?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours December 8, 2020March 28, 2025

    A case about undue influence that is still talked about in Texas and around the country, began in Houston in 1994 when Vickie Lynn Marshall, known to the public as Anna Nicole Smith, age 26, married Texas billionaire, J. Howard Marshall, age 89. Just 14 months later, the billionaire died. And to…

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    Can an Executor of a Will Be Removed?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours November 2, 2020March 24, 2025

    Executors of estates can be removed, but not just because disgruntled heirs do not like them. Texas law allows the removal for specific reasons and has an established procedure for making this happen. Some Reasons for Removing an Executor of a Will There are several reasons an executor may be removed. For example, if…

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    Constructive Trusts: What You Need to Know

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours October 6, 2020March 24, 2025

    Trusts are generally written legal documents in which people transfer ownership of their property to others, either while the owners are still living or after their death. There are times when the conduct of the parties is different than the wording of a trust document, or there is no document….

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  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
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    Breach of Fiduciary Duty

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours September 14, 2020March 24, 2025

    Those who are named personal representative of an estate, such as an executor, administrator, or guardian, have a fiduciary duty to the estate. This means personal representatives of an estate must always act in the best interest of the estate. Whether you are an executor who wants advice on how to fulfill…

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    Do I Need a Living Will?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours August 12, 2020March 24, 2025

    A living will is a document you prepare that informs your family and health care professionals, in writing, what medical treatment you want to have under certain circumstances. At Springer & Lyle, our estate planning attorneys can assist you in preparing this document. Why You Need a Living Will If you become unable…

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  • Estate Planning:  What Do I Need to Know?
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    Estate Planning: What Do I Need to Know?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours June 16, 2020March 24, 2025

    When you hear the term “estate planning,” you may assume it refers to having a will. A will is part of estate planning, but there are many other specific documents you need to consider when planning how your assets will be distributed after your death. At Springer & Lyle, our estate planning attorneys…

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  • How Do I Contest a Will?
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    How Do I Contest a Will?

    BySpringer & Lyle Hours May 1, 2020March 24, 2025

    Contesting a will involves overcoming challenging legal burdens and difficult and long-standing family discord. The law limits who can contest the will and the circumstances under which the will can be deemed invalid. At Springer & Lyle, we understand these emotional difficulties and work with you to be sure contesting the will is in your best…

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