by Keith Hajovsky | Oct 15, 2026 | Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
Executive Summary: Legal Status: You can legally name co-executors for your will in Texas under Texas Estates Code Section 307.002. Common Motivations: People often choose co-executors to avoid hurting a child’s feelings or to try and resolve existing friction...
by Keith Hajovsky | Oct 8, 2026 | Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
Executive Summary Texas probate can be relatively quick and inexpensive compared with probate in many other states when the will is properly prepared and executed. A properly drafted will should generally allow the estate to use independent administration, which...
by Keith Hajovsky | Oct 1, 2026 | Asset Protection, Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Intestate - Dying Without A Will, Probate, Wills
Executive Summary: No Texas state estate tax: Texas does not levy an estate tax or “death tax” at the state level. Federal exemption limits (2026): Federal estate taxes only apply to individuals with estates worth over $15 million or married couples with...
by Keith Hajovsky | Sep 25, 2026 | Asset Protection, General Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Trusts
Executive Summary: A revocable living trust provides no creditor asset protection in Texas if you keep control of the assets. However, Texas law inherently grants strong protections without a trust: Homestead Law: Texas Property Code Chapter 41 fully protects primary...
by Keith Hajovsky | Sep 17, 2026 | Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Intestate - Dying Without A Will, Marital Assets, Wills
Executive Summary: Overview of Dying Without a Will (Intestacy) Texas Estates Code Chapter 201 governs asset distribution when dying intestate. Probate becomes more expensive and time-consuming without a will. Minor children receive full access to inheritance at age...
by Keith Hajovsky | Sep 10, 2026 | Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Non-probate Assets, Probate, Wills
Key Takeaways: Transfer on Death Deed (TODD): Texas Estates Code Chapter 114 lets property owners transfer real estate automatically at death without probate. Main benefit: No need for probate. The beneficiary only needs to file a copy of the death certificate at the...
