Estate Planning to Avoid Probate: Strategies for Houston Residents
Posted in Blog on January 7, 2024
Estate planning is critical in Houston, as it is in many other places, for managing your assets and safeguarding your loved ones. Understanding and navigating the probate procedure is an integral part of estate planning. Probate is a slow and expensive legal process that administers and distributes a deceased person’s estate. There are tactics you… read more
“Help! I Have Been In A Car Accident!” 10 Things To Do After Getting In A Car Accident.
Posted in Blog on March 30, 2022
Let’s face it, getting in a traffic accident is a horrible experience, whether it is your fault or not. There’s a flood of emotions, often a bit of chaos, and usually some confusion about what just happened. Being prepared can make the process a whole lot easier. Just keeping a pen, some paper or a… read more
Where There’s a “Will” There’s a Way! How to Make a Will in Texas
Posted in Blog on March 30, 2022
What Happens if I Die Without a Will? In Texas, if you die without a will, your property will be distributed according to state “intestacy” laws. Texas’s intestacy law gives your property to your closest relatives, beginning with your spouse and children. If you have neither a spouse nor children, your grandchildren or your… read more
Harris County Small Business Recovery Fund: Apply Now!
Posted in Blog on March 30, 2022
Applications for the $30 million Harris County Small Business Recovery Fund program are now live. The application portal opened Monday, July 13, and the application period will run through Friday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m. Maximum grant awards of $25,000 per applicant will be disbursed to Harris County small businesses with 30 or fewer employees…. read more
What If I Lose My Job Due To A Car Accident?
Posted in Blog on March 30, 2022
Someone crashed into your car, leaving you with a broken arm and serious neck pain. You’re unable to return to your job because you need to undergo medical treatment for weeks. Your employer tells you that you’re being discharged because it can’t leave your position vacant. As a result, you’re now unemployed with no source… read more
Can I Put My House Inside A Trust Even If It Has Mortgage?
Posted in Blog on March 30, 2022
Yes, you can place real property with a mortgage into a revocable living trust. That is, in fact, quite common. Most people, after all, don’t own their houses free and clear when they set up their living trusts. Mortgaged property may be transferred into a living trust as a measure to avoid probate, provide greater… read more