by Keith Hajovsky | Nov 29, 2023 | Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
I always tell clients to make sure their will is in a safe place that can be easily found by the right person or people when needed. For example, if someone thinks that there is a good chance that their will might get lost or destroyed, then they can file it for...
by Keith Hajovsky | Nov 22, 2023 | Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
Do I Need To File My Will At The Courthouse? Although you can file your will at the courthouse, it is not required. And most people don’t bother doing it. Whether you file it or not though, it is important to let the right person or people know where it can be found....
by Keith Hajovsky | Nov 1, 2023 | Asset Protection, Testamentary Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Someone recently asked me: What is a testamentary trust? A testamentary trust is a trust that is spelled out in your will. However, it does not actually become a legal, functioning trust until after you pass away and your will is probated. At that time the trust...
by Keith Hajovsky | Oct 25, 2023 | Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
Clients often ask me if they can name co-executors for their will. The reason they usually ask is that they don’t want to hurt the feelings of one of their children who could have been chosen as an executor. Or perhaps they have children who don’t get along well, and...
by Keith Hajovsky | Oct 18, 2023 | Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
How do I probate a will in Texas with independent administration? Well, probating a will in Texas usually takes less time and money than probating a will in other states as long as the will is properly written and executed (signed and notarized). This is all the more...
by Keith Hajovsky | Oct 11, 2023 | Asset Protection, Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Intestate - Dying Without A Will, Probate, Wills
In Texas, whether or not estate taxes will need to be paid when you die greatly depends on the size of your estate. Luckily for the vast majority of us, there is no need to worry. First of all, there is not an estate tax, sometimes called a “death tax”, at the state...
