Leftover Wills
Dad’s old will doesn’t belong in a desk drawer. If probate isn’t necessary, file it for free with the county clerk.
Texas Promulgated Will Forms
Texas just published standard, simple wills.
Lost Wills
Losing an original will is an expensive mistake.
Family dinners and probate
Corporate trustees are expensive. Talk to your children, and maybe you won’t need one.
Estate Planning for Artists
The standard estate plan needs a couple of tweaks for the artist with inventory.
Minerals and estate planning
Record retention reduces the cost of estate planning and probate for mineral owners.
Mental Capacity and Estate Planning
If you have all your marbles, can you still count them? And what does it matter?
Foreign Wills
Foreign wills puzzle the best of lawyers. Here’s my checklist to organize the pieces.
What is Probate?
It’s hard to know when to start and when to consult a lawyer. Common deadlines are explained here.
Promotion Time
What’s a good age to name children as executor? Maybe 25, even 30, if ever.
Corporate Fiduciaries
Corporate fiduciaries are expensive, but sometimes a wise investment.