On behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Sep 23, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
Anyone with or without assets and of any age may benefit from estate planning. Among many young people in Texas, there is the misconception that only older individuals become involved with estate planning. In truth, anyone could work with an attorney to take part in...
On behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Sep 18, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
Your will may be filed with a Texas probate court as soon as you pass away. As a general rule, whoever is in possession of the will is required to present it to a judge in a reasonable amount of time. If that individual is unwilling to hand it over voluntarily, it may...
On behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Jul 31, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
The complexity and difficulty of the probate process in Texas depends largely on the specific facts of the case. In cases where the estate is very small, probate may not be required at all. In cases with larger estates, detailed legal planning can be utilized to...
On behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Jul 24, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
By creating a will, you retain a level of control over what happens to your property after you pass. However, it will also be necessary to go through Texas probate before anything can be transferred to beneficiaries, and probate can take up to 12 months to complete....
On behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Jul 11, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
Texas is a better state than some when it comes to estate taxes, but a last will and testament in any state will inevitably cost heirs some money due to probate expenses. Probate is the process in which a judge makes decisions about the distribution of assets per the...
On behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Jun 2, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
Ensuring that an estate plan is up to date is as important as creating one in the first place. People in Texas should review their documents and make any necessary updates when certain events occur, such as the birth of a child or a divorce. A will can appoint a...
On behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | May 28, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
The demand for homes in Texas is strong. Knowing that, families may want to rush to sell the home of their loved one after they pass away. However, before they are able to put the home on the market, certain things must happen with the estate first if there is a will...
On behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
Texans who have loved ones with special needs are dedicated to caring for them. These individuals may need supervision, medications, physical therapy and assistance. A common concern for these families is what will happen if they are no longer there to provide care....
On behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Apr 20, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
Some people in Texas may have avoided creating an estate plan because they are concerned that the process will be complex or they think they are not wealthy enough to need one. However, an estate plan can make things easier for a person’s loved ones and ensure...
On behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Apr 1, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
Creating an estate plan may make it possible for a person to maintain control over a house or other property. It may also allow a person to ensure that a business based in Texas would pass to a child or otherwise remain in the family after he or she passed on. In many...
