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 ...

Q: My sister passed away and named me as the beneficiary and executor in her will. She owned nothing. The only asset is a life insurance policy payable to her estate for $1,500. My lawyer told me not ...

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The probate process can be a complex and emotionally demanding journey, particularly when it involves managing outstanding debts. For families facing the task of administering a loved one's estate, ...

(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 ...

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