Category Archives: Separate property

Recently Married Persons Should Make New Wills

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Keith Davis

Astute persons realize that executing a will makes sense even for single individuals.  In fact, from the perspective of the estate planning attorney, working with single persons is often more challenging than working with married couples, regardless of whether they … Continue reading →

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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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Estate Planning For Singles

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Keith Davis

If you are single and not financially responsible for anyone else, having an estate plan might not seem critical. Nonetheless, estate planning can ensure that your wishes are followed both before and after you pass. One element of an estate … 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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