Problems with Texas Guardianship
A recent review by the Texas Guardianship Compliance Program found that of the 30,000 files on active guardianship cases around the state, 41 percent were out of compliance with state law. Texas...
View ArticleCongratulations Brian Hill!
Brian was selected for the 2019 Texas Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Texas receive this distinction! The post...
View ArticleAmerican Airlines Executive’s Widow Receives Million in Probate Case
After being awarded the highest jury verdict in the United States in September 2017, a Texas probate court in August finally settled a contentious battle that pitted the family of a deceased airline...
View ArticleHow the Probate Process Works in Texas
When someone passes away in Texas, what happens to the estate? Who handles the distribution of the estate’s assets, pays off debts, and handles any issues that arise? Estates pass through the probate...
View ArticleGuardianship Mediation Training
Sponsored by the Office of Dispute Resolution for Lubbock County and Hosted by the Texas Guardianship Association When: September 24 -26, 2019 Join us for the ONLY Guardianship Mediation Training in...
View ArticleCommon Steps in the Probate Process
When a loved one passes away, the probate process usually will be necessary regardless of whether the person died with or without a will. In Texas, the probate process can be extremely complicated. As...
View Article5 Things to Know About Adult Guardianship
When an older adult in your family no longer has the capacity to care for himself or herself, or when an elderly loved one needs help managing his or her legal affairs, it may be time to consider a...
View ArticleTexas Probate: What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will
If your loved one died without a valid will, you need to know how to protect your legal rights and carry out their last and final wishes. As explained by the Cornell Law School Legal Information...
View ArticleHow Does Texas Treat Handwritten Wills?
For the vast majority of people, a proper estate plan includes a professionally drafted will. However, many adults in the United States currently lack key estate planning document. Indeed, the AARP...
View ArticleGuardianships in Texas: What You Need to Know About the Least Restrictive...
In Texas, the official state policy is to limit guardianships only to what is necessary to protect the well-being of an incapacitated or otherwise person. Prior to granting a guardianship, Texas courts...
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