Is A Will Actually Worth It For Your Estate?
July | Marin Kirby A last will and testament, or a “will” is a legal document that states how a person wants to distribute property and names an executor to effectuate their requests after their death. Our law office highly recommends that at a minimum everyone has a will. While the will is an incredibly powerful asset to have if drafted correctly, sometimes having alternate solutions, like a trust, may be […]
The Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes Texans Don’t Know They’re Making
July 2026 | Marin Kirby, Andris Heft There are misconceptions about estate planning-which include wills, trusts, and power of attorneys-that could lead to harmful results during your life, or your loved ones after your passing once in the probate process. Results that could have easily been avoided if you had known how your plan actually works. 1. You Need to Be Wealthy to Have a […]
Important Estate Planning Documents Parents Need When Children turn 18
Estate Planning is not only something you need as a parent. It’s a wonderful event in a parent’s life when their children turn 18. At this stage in a child’s life, your child is graduating from high school, planning for college or their career, and sometimes going off to live on their own. As a […]
Why You Need Both a Will and a Trust
A will and trust are both essential components of your Texas estate plan. Why do you need a trust if you have a will? Or why a will if you have a trust? This article will address the essential differences between these two vital Texas estate planning instruments and why they are not alternatives but […]
What You Need to Know About Creating a Living Trust
A living trust is a legal document that allows you to dictate how your assets will be managed and distributed during your lifetime and after your death. This article will provide you with the essential information you need to know about creating a living trust and help you make an informed decision about whether it’s […]
Estate Planning: Not Just a Wealthy Affair
Estate planning is often misunderstood as a privilege reserved solely for the uber-wealthy. We see it in movies, we hear it on the news; a wealthy industrialist or celebrity devising their estate plan. It can create the impression that estate planning is an exclusive luxury of the affluent. However, in reality, estate planning is not […]
Avoidable Problems After Death: When a Spouse Dies Without a Will
Understanding Property Division in Texas When a Spouse Dies Intestate The grief and turmoil that comes from losing a spouse are indescribable. The emotions involved can be overwhelming. And when such an unfortunate event is combined with the absence of a will, especially when assets like homes and bank accounts are left behind, the aftermath […]
Is A Will Useful For People Without Many Assets?
If you’re not a high-net-worth individual, you may think that you’re not quite ready to have a will drafted. This may be especially true if you’re in your twenties or thirties, unmarried, and have no children. However, nearly every adult Texan should at least consider having a will or estate plan drafted by a knowledgeable […]