Texas Estate Planning and Probate Manual - Second Edition


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The Texas Estate Planning & Probate Manual - Second Edition is the definitive work for Texas estate planning attorneys. The manual analyzes the law of estate planning from A to Z, including the laws of guardianship, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, intestacy, probate of a will, drafting of trust agreements and family limited partnership agreements. Unlike other publications, the Manual is designed to serve as a powerful resource for both the skilled practitioner as well as those new to the world of estate planning by providing detailed commentary and analysis. The Manual includes not only detailed analysis of the law of Texas Estate Planning, including both Texas and Federal authority, but also an in-depth review of the caselaw and statutory authority. Detailed checklists provide structure and organization to the representation of your estate planning clients. Texas Estate Planning & Probate Manual - 2nd Edition is regularly updated in order to keep practitioners abreast of the most up-to-date information regarding all estate and probate issues. The Texas Estate Planning & Probate Manual is the definitive work on Texas estate planning law and a vital resource for every estate planning attorney. The accompanying CD-ROM includes over 50 practice forms to implement your client's estate planning needs. In addition, the CD-ROM includes the Texas Property, Probate and Trust Codes.







Texas Forms Manual


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How to Live and Die with Texas Probate


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For more than 25 years, How to Live—and Die—With Texas Probate has helped Texans and Texas property owners sort out the often complicated issues related to estate planning and probate law.




Texas Estate Planning


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Secure Your Legacy


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Title: "Secure Your Legacy: A Comprehensive Guide to Texas Estate Planning Navigating the labyrinth of estate planning can be overwhelming, especially when laws and regulations differ from state to state. "Secure Your Legacy: A Comprehensive Guide to Texas Estate Planning" is your essential roadmap, tailored specifically for Texans. This accessible guide aims to demystify complex legal jargon and lay out clear, actionable steps to secure your family's financial future. Whether you're a first-time planner or updating an existing estate plan, this book walks you through the key components, specifically addressing the unique estate laws in Texas. Discover the practical applications of crucial documents such as: Wills: Learn why everyone needs one, and what happens in Texas if you don't have one. Durable Power of Attorney: Understand how to designate someone to manage your finances when you cannot. Medical Power of Attorney: Make sure someone trusted can make healthcare decisions for you in times of incapacity. Healthcare Directive: Know your options and formalize your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment. Revocable Living Trust: Explore the ins and outs of this tool for more complex estates, and how it can help you avoid probate. Supplemental Needs Trust: Find out how this specialized trust can secure the future of a loved one with special needs. The book also delves into advanced strategies like bypassing probate through joint ownership and setting up Payable on Death (POD) or Transfer on Death (TOD) accounts. Highlights - Tailored specifically for Texas residents - Simplifies complex terms into understandable language - Comprehensive coverage of all essential documents - Advanced strategies for probate avoidance - User-friendly format with checklists and FAQs Invest in your peace of mind and ensure your loved ones are taken care of. "Secure Your Legacy" is your indispensable guide to making informed decisions about estate planning in Texas. Secure your future, and your legacy, with this all-encompassing guide. Grab your copy now!




Texas Estate Planning Statutes with Commentary


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Texas Estate Planning Statutes with Commentary: 2021-2023 Edition is a compilation of Texas statutes that are significant to law school and paralegal courses related to estate planning, such as wills and estates, trusts, estate administration, probate, elder law, and guardianship. Changes made by the 2021 Texas Legislature are printed in red-lined format to make the revisions easy for the reader to locate. Many sections include carefully written commentary entitled Statutes in Context. These annotations provide background information, explanations, examples, and citations to key cases which will assist the reader in identifying the significance of the statutes and how they operate.




A Texan's Guide of the Probate Process


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In Texas the probate process is just that, it is a process. It involves needing legal representation. When there is no will, or estate plan and especially when heirs are fighting, it can be a labored and delayed process. It can be said with great certainty that disputes can cause major delays in the probate process and be more expense. It's important, when reviewing this process to see the value of having an estate plan. Whether you consider making a will, which can help expedite probate and make things move along nicely or you consider creating a trust that will avoid probate altogether; it's always a good idea to find ways to facilitate the process of probate. My personal goal for my clients is to allow easy transfer of assets directly from the decedent to the beneficiaries or maintain the assets in a trust with no further action needed until a next death. Grief tends to linger near the surface when you're the one in charge of a recently-deceased family member's estate through the lengthy probate process. While this may tempt you to rush through the probate timeline, doing so is impractical and often impossible. Probate of a loved one's estate can sometimes be necessary after they pass away. Navigating the court process while you are grieving can be overwhelming. Conversely, by having action steps in place with a will or trust, you can help reduce the stress and suffering of the loved ones you might leave behind. As a Texas state board-certified estate planning and probate attorney, I work to find the least time-consuming process available to transfer your loved one's assets to the intended heirs and beneficiaries. I hope this book has provided you with the information you need about the probate process in Texas and "what it looks like". I hope after reading this you feel more comfortable about moving forward with the probate process even though you may be in a situation of grief. It's important to move forward in a timely manner and not miss out on important probate deadlines.




Texas Estate Planning Statutes with Commentary


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Texas Estate Planning Statutes with Commentary: 2019-2021 Edition is a compilation of Texas statutes that are significant to law school and paralegal courses related to estate planning, such as wills and estates, trusts, estate administration, probate, elder law, and guardianship. Changes made by the 2019 Texas Legislature are printed in red-lined format to make the revisions easy for the reader to locate. Many sections include carefully written commentary entitled Statutes in Context. These annotations provide background information, explanations, examples, and citations to key cases, which will assist the reader in identifying the significance of the statutes and how they operate.