Tag Archives: will

Don’t Let Estate Planning Scare You This Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Keith Davis

Estate planning is sometimes thought to be a scary process.  Right up there with purchasing life insurance or having a root canal.  But almost all of my clients breathe a sigh of relief when they have completed the process saying … Continue reading →

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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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Where Should You Keep Your Will?

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Keith Davis

I routinely provide my clients with suggestions on where to keep their will and other estate planning documents.  The original will is required for probate.  If only a copy can be found, the testator is presumed to have revoked the … Continue reading →

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Basics of a Texas Will

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Keith Davis

A Will is a legal document that has several functions.  It typically allows you to identify your beneficiaries, designate the way in which your property will be distributed, nominate an executor to manage your estate and distribute it according to … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side of Improper or No Planning

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Keith Davis

This is a reprint of a great article I posted in my blog back in 2012.   One of my favorite columnists, Pamela Yip, has written another great article regarding the need for estate planning and how the lack of … Continue reading →

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