When your loved one dies, everything they own goes into an estate, which must go through probate. Probate is the process of validating a will, administering payment of expenses, taxes, and creditors, and distributing property to the beneficiaries. Given the number of interests involved, disagreements are almost inevitable. If you are in dispute over your loved one’s estate, a...
Continue ReadingEstate plans are not just for elderly folks, wealthy business tycoons, or married couples with kids. Every adult should have an estate plan, but unfortunately, two-thirds of Americans do not even have a will. If you have not done any estate planning, now is the time to act—and today, we’ll explain why. What Goes Into an Estate Plan? Before...
Continue ReadingProbate costs can drastically minimize an estate’s value, especially if it is a modest one to begin with. For those handling an estate with a small value, you may be asking, Do you have to probate a small estate in Texas? A small estate affidavit, or SEA, is an alternative to traditional probate in Texas for a small estate....
Continue ReadingWhen people think of estate planning, they often think of things like homes, cars, and bank accounts. In reality, estate planning goes beyond just personal assets. At Robbins Estate Law, we understand that there are many important estate planning considerations for business owners. In this article, we will go over some of the key steps in estate planning for...
Continue ReadingIf you’re wondering how much estate planning costs, you are not alone. In fact, it is quite common for people to ask, How much does estate planning cost? While there’s no simple answer to this question, there are certain things you can take into consideration to better determine what your estate plan might cost. When you have questions about...
Continue ReadingIf you’re going through the big D and it doesn’t mean Dallas, there’s understandably a lot on your mind and your proverbial plate. Whether you’ve been with someone one year or 25, divorce can put an immense amount of stress on an individual for several reasons including the financial details that need to be taken care of in order...
Continue ReadingAs anyone with a special needs person in their life might already know, there are a lot of details and things that need to be done in order to protect and care for your loved one in the best way possible. If you happen to have a loved one with special needs and you don’t have a Special Needs...
Continue ReadingA living trust is becoming more and more popular for those who are realizing a will alone will not save them or their families from expensive legal proceedings or probate. The popularity of these trusts is a good thing, protecting people and assets around the country. However, many people wonder if it is necessary to hire a lawyer to...
Continue ReadingIn 2018, more and more couples are starting non-traditional families, or buying homes together before they are married. It’s extremely common for most unmarried couples to accumulate shared property, but less common to consider how the property will be dealt with in the event of the end of the relationship, or more dire circumstances. It isn’t just a matter...
Continue ReadingMillennials invoke a lot of opinions – they’re the “me” generation, they are accused of acting entitled in job searches, they’re living in their parents’ basements. There are several articles on the internet that would tell you millennials are worse off than their parents. However, recent studies show that millennials who are starting families are saving at higher rates...
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