Category Archives: Separate property

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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Uncle Harry Was Single When He Died Without a Will

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Keith Davis

In my last post, we discussed what happens to a person’s estate when they die without a will.  That post focused on the decedent being a married person at the time of death.  This post will consider what happens to … Continue reading →

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What Happens to My Estate If I Die Without a Will?

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Keith Davis

If you die without a Will, the result is largely controlled by the state where you resided at the time of your death.  However, if you own real property, the state in which that real property is located will control … Continue reading →

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