The probate process in Texas will rely heavily on what is involved in the estate, the number of heirs and how much planning was done before the decedent's passing. Factors such as the size of the ...

Editor's note: The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are ...

Q: A fairly wealthy friend of mine recently passed away. Supposedly, in his will he left most everything to his spouse. The problem is that she has been told by her lawyer it will take up to six ...

Probate is the legal process of validating a will and distributing assets, which often requires legal aid. Many families worry about covering these attorney costs. But, in Texas, the estate typically ...

(This is the first in a series regarding probate procedures in Texas.) Going through probate is never convenient. For many families it is the first time that they hire an attorney. Add to that the ...

Q: What steps will my son have to take as executor of my estate to distribute the property being transferred by my will upon my death? A: The first step will be to hire a lawyer. Most judges no longer ...

damircudic / Getty Images Let’s assume your mom, who lived in Texas, died and left a written will naming you as her independent executor. What can you expect once the court has appointed you the ...

A Houston Chronicle investigation of hundreds of records and thousands of court-ordered payments, as well as interviews with judges and lawyers, found evidence of questionable billings and favoritism ...

San Antonio, Texas - Linda Leeser of Family Matters Law Firm PLLC ( ) is drawing attention to the urgent need for formal estate planning among parents of young children in Texas. The San Antonio wills ...