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...
Estate Planning And Probate
Why estate planning matters in Austin, TX
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Jan 25, 2021 | Estate Planning And Probate
Many people hear about estate planning and assume that they need to have access to large investments, mansions, and financial wealth to put such a plan together. However, estate plans are effective tools for Texas residents no matter how much personal wealth they have...
What is involved in contesting a will?
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Jan 14, 2021 | Estate Planning And Probate
Not everyone may be happy with the directives in a will. Heirs left nothing or otherwise disappointed could decide to contest the will. Anyone planning to contest the will in Texas probate court should understand that disappointment won't likely be enough to overturn...
How estate representatives can mitigate family feuds
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Nov 23, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
As the executor of a Texas estate, you may be tasked with making a variety of difficult decisions after an individual dies. In many cases, you'll be asked to keep the peace between family members who are vying for assets to which they may not have a valid claim. In...
How to incorporate a home into an estate plan
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Nov 12, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
A Texas home is one of many assets that you may be able to transfer to a spouse, adult child or grandchild after you pass. There are financial, logical and emotional components that you must contend with when deciding what should happen to it after you are gone....
Special needs trusts can protect loved ones with disabilities
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Nov 3, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
If you have a person with special needs in your Texas family, you may be concerned about your options to provide support throughout their lifetime. There are several options that can help you to protect loved ones living with a disability during your life and as part...
Tips for Texas estate planning
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Oct 21, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
An individual can find plenty of places online that offer low-cost or even free estate planning forms. While getting access to these forms for little to no money is an enticing offer, the true value of working with a professional estate planner isn't in the forms they...
Do young people need to think about estate planning?
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...
Probate might begin as soon as you die
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...
Probate costs depend on the particulars of an estate
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...