Planning your estate in Texas should begin with clarifying your priorities. You need to decide which assets you want to leave to specific people. You also want to be clear on who those people will be. These are all questions that you should keep in mind as you decide...
Estate Planning And Probate
Choosing an executor for your estate
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | May 5, 2022 | Estate Planning And Probate
An executor is the individual who is responsible for carrying out the estate planning process. This includes distributing assets, paying debts and taxes, and managing any legal matters. If you haven't chosen an executor for your Texas estate, now is the time to do so....
Understanding the steps of a probate sale is essential
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Apr 7, 2022 | Estate Planning And Probate
If you're interested in a probate sale in Texas, it's essential to understand its elements. This property sale is different from regular real estate transactions. Understanding how a probate sale works If an individual dies without a will, it's referred to legally as...
Discussing estate planning with your parents
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Feb 24, 2022 | Estate Planning And Probate
For those in Texas who have aging parents, sitting down to talk to them about estate planning is a good idea. Estate planning can take years to prepare depending on the level of wealth and financial complexity; it is not something that can be thrown together at the...
How to establish a charitable legacy
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Nov 29, 2021 | Estate Planning And Probate
There are many ways to give to charity after your death in Texas. Look into all of the possibilities to put together the best plan based on your unique situation. Charitable lead trust A great way to include charities in your estate planning is to set up charitable...
Why contest a will in Texas?
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Sep 3, 2021 | Estate Planning And Probate
A last will and testament typically reflects the testator's wishes regarding an estate. The document commonly stipulates who receives assets, among other directions. A relative might be unhappy about a deceased person's decisions, but a Texas probate court won't...
Do not delay business succession planning
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Jul 7, 2021 | Business Law, Estate Planning And Probate
Texas business owners have numerous stakeholders that include their employees and investors. When people depend on you for their job and livelihood, you owe it to them to put succession planning in place. Otherwise, your stakeholders could be left scrambling if...
Facing challenges with estate planning and mental capacity
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Jun 23, 2021 | Estate Planning And Probate
In Texas, disputes about estate plans are unfortunately common. This can hinge on the content of a will and how it was crafted. In some instances, there are allegations of undue influence and questions about the person’s mental capacity. This could be important when...
What are the steps in estate planning?
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Jun 15, 2021 | Estate Planning And Probate
Estate planning commonly involves taking deliberate actions to draw up a will and other documents. Texas residents might have an idea about what the process involves, but they may need to put more effort into things than initially realized. Errors and oversights could...
When a person declines an inheritance
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Mar 18, 2021 | Estate Planning And Probate
It may seem a bit counterintuitive to Texas residents to think someone may not want an inheritance left for them. But this situation arises from time to time with estates all over the country. The reasons for declining an inheritance may differ, but the necessary...