Do I probate my spouse’s Will? YES! A common misconception is that you do not have to probate a Will when your spouse dies. Real estate, like automobiles, is titled to convey ownership. The title defines who has legal rights to a property and it must be transferred when the property is sold. Title issues …
We Americans relish our freedoms. We want to live how we like, spend our hard-earned money on what we want and carry automatic rifles if we so desire. And we resist when the government tries to interfere with our lives. However, less than half of all Americans have even the most basic estate planning documents. …
A common misconception is that you do not have to probate a Will when your spouse dies. Cheryl P. Rose’s column, Title Issues Can Complicate Real Estate Transactions, in the Senior Living section of this week’s Houston Chronicle, has some excellent points on why you must probate your spouse’s Will. Probate or estate administration is …
You need an estate plan. This is true even if you don’t have a lot of assets. It’s also true if you’re young, or if you don’t have close family members. Estate planning means preparing for the inevitabilities of life. People get sick or hurt, and you need a plan in place to determine what …
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The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Any readers with a legal problem, including those whose questions are addressed here, should consult an attorney for advice on their particular circumstances. About a year or so ago, I wrote an article explaining that …
“THE LEGAL CORNER” By Sam A. Moak Do I have to Probate this Will? The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Any readers with a legal problem, including those whose questions are addressed here, should consult an attorney for advice on their …
