Category Archives: Debts

Spousal Protections in Texas Probate

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Keith Davis

Many people think there is no reason to have a will because the surviving spouse will inherit everything from a deceased spouse.  But in many cases where there is not a will, that is not the case.  Particularly when the decedent’s … Continue reading →

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Planning for the Long Term

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Keith Davis

As with so many aspects of planning for our futures, many people try to hide their head in the sand when it comes to planning for living a long life that might involve a period of time when our expenses … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Your Probate Terminology?

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Keith Davis

The Dallas Morning News had a great column this week written by Virginia Hammerle on terms heard when talking about probate.  I am reprinting below that entire article. Cracking the code The special language of probate LEGAL TALK TEXAS At … Continue reading →

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Protections for Surviving Family in Probate Proceedings

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Keith Davis

Often times survivors of a decedent are afraid of probate, fearing the small amount in the estate will be eaten up by all the creditors and probate fees.  But in Texas, the legislature has created several protections for a surviving … Continue reading →

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