Many people fall into the trap of thinking they need a "living trust", but in most cases that isn't true.

When you're faced with end-of-life decisions, having a Directive to Physicians can help ease family stress over decision-making.

Congress is considering several changes to tax laws which could have an impact you in coming years. Here are a few of them.

If you pass away without a Last Will and Testament in Texas, the state's intestacy laws come into play to determine how your estate will be distributed.

The dangers of dying intestate are not limited to the distribution of your assets. It is more expensive and troublesome to administer an estate where there was no Will than one where even the simplest of Wills was created.

Is probate in Texas really as complicated and intimidating as people make it out to be? In reality, it’s often a straightforward process that mainly involves validating the Will and appointing an executor, with minimal court involvement.

Why is it so important to name a guardian for your minor children in your Will? Without a guardian named, the court may appoint someone you wouldn't have chosen, which could impact your children's emotional and physical well-being.

Have you taken the steps to ease the burden on your loved ones when you pass away? By updating your Will, beneficiary designations, and asset information, you can save your family from unnecessary complications and provide them with much-needed clarity.