1. What is a homestead? A homestead is a residential structure that you use as a home. It is the primary place where you reside, whether you live by yourself, or with your family. The homestead can contain one or multiple parcels of land. In Texas, a homestead cannot exceed the size of ten acres […]
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Texas is 1 of only 9 states in the U.S. that have “community property” laws. If you are asking yourself what community property is, then you are either new here, or newly married! Either way, keep reading to find answers to your most frequently asked questions about community property laws: Q: What is Community Property?
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What Happens to a Person’s Debt When They Die? One of the most frequent questions I receive in my probate practice is how to handle the debts of a person who has passed away. Most people want to know who has to pay the debt and what happens if the debt is not paid. With
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What are Survivors Benefits: A Brief History Economic insecurity was a social issue our nation addressed over 80 years ago with the enactment of the Social Security Act in 1935. What most people don’t realize is that the Act also provides survivors benefits: spouses, children, and dependent parents of a deceased worker can receive survivors
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Can I estate plan to avoid probate? In short, yes, there are some ways to exclude assets from probate. What is Probate? Probate refers to the legal process for distributing the assets of a deceased person, and often requires the assistance of an attorney and a court proceeding. Not only does probate come with a
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The North Texas Probate Bench Bar is a yearly conference held in March during which time members from the probate bench and bar (judges and attorneys) from North Texas come together to hear updates on important legal topics in Estate Planning, Probate, and Guardianship. This year, Attorney Adriane S. Grace was selected by the planning
