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Nov

6

2024

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Quick Response To Concerns About Issues With An Impaired Senior: Look At A Temporary Guardianship

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

A temporary guardianship gives the guardian the immediate legal right to make choices about things like health care, education, finances, and living arrangements of the Ward–but only as long as is needed for the protection of the Ward. For this process, you will need to provide substantial evidence proving that 1) the proposed Ward is incapacitated, and 2) the Ward needs a guardian immediately to care for their person, estate, or both.

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Oct

24

2024

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What Is A Small Estate Affidavit Proceeding And What Does It Cost?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

In this series of blogs, I am outlining various different types of probates or probate alternatives to settle an estate and their likely costs. As I mentioned in the introduction to this series, the cost is predominantly determined by the type of procedure followed.

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Oct

24

2024

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The Cost Of A General Affidavit Of Heirship In Texas

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

In this series of blogs, I am outlining various types of probates or probate alternatives to settle an estate and their likely costs. As I mentioned in the introduction to this series, the cost is predominantly determined by the type of procedure followed.

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Oct

24

2024

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The Average Cost Of A Determination Of Heirship Proceeding In Texas

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

In some situations where a loved one passes away without a Will, you may need a determination of heirship in order to pass on their estate. If you find yourself in this situation, make sure you have an experienced attorney to guide you through the steps involved. Otherwise, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the process.

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Oct

18

2024

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How Much Does It Cost To Set Up A Guardianship?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Guardianships are complicated and time-consuming. Unfortunately, they can also be expensive. The cost of guardianship will depend on the type, labor involved, and the specific situation of the ward.

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Oct

4

2024

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The Risks Of Online & DIY Estate Planning

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Many people turn to free online forms or online templates to complete their estate planning, rather than meeting with an attorney. Unfortunately, there are many unexpected consequences to online or DIY estate planning. These "cheaper" options can lead to your Will being contested, invalidated, or requiring extra expense to probate. It can also result in an outcome that isn’t what you would have wanted. When it comes to estate planning in Texas, working with an experienced probate attorney is the best way to ensure your assets and wishes are protected.

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Sep

19

2024

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Caution: Be Sure You Have Designated Primary & Successor Beneficiaries

Posted by: Adair Buckner

Have you selected successor beneficiaries on your life insurance, retirement accounts, investments, and bank accounts? Now is a good time to double-check.

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Sep

9

2024

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Top 10 Reasons You Need A Will

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

There are many reasons people put off creating a Will. However, this decision can cost your family a lot of money and heartache in the long run. It can also lead to your estate being distributed in ways that you would not want. Drawing up a Will provides a number of benefits, from allowing you to choose exactly how your estate will be distributed to providing for stepchildren or restricting the rights of the surviving spouse to change a joint plan for the distribution of assets.

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Sep

5

2024

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Tips To Foreclose On A Real Estate Lien

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Lien foreclosure gives you a process to recover some or all of the money still owed you. Unfortunately, you are going to have to deal with very complicated, tricky legal foreclosure steps to get there. When you are faced with foreclosing on your lien, you will need to get an attorney, follow their advice closely, be patient, and be prepared to resell the property if needed.

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Aug

29

2024

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Avoid Probate: 3 Easy Estate Planning Tools

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Here are three simple tools that help you pass on assets at death without the necessity of probate, saving all parties money, time, and stress.

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