When someone dies without a Will in Texas, the deceased person’s property is distributed according to a statutory formula found in the Texas Estate Code.
According to the intestacy statutes, siblings inherit only if a person does not have
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Do I Have To Pay Taxes On An Inheritance From A Foreign Relative?
By Rania Combs
If you have close relatives, like parents, who are citizens and residents of a foreign country, there is a chance you might receive a gift or inheritance from them at some point in your life. You may wonder whether you…
When is it Proper to Use a Small Estate Affidavit?
By Rania Combs
A small estate affidavit is a legal document that can be used to transfer property to heirs without a formal probate. Not all estates qualify for small estate administration. Heirs can use a small estate affidavit in only limited circumstances.…
Can An Adopted Child Inherit From His Biological Parents?
By Rania Combs
For purposes of an inheritance under the laws of descent and distribution in Texas, adopted children are regarded as children of the the adoptive parents.
Therefore, if the adoptive parents die without a Will, adopted children have the same inheritance…
Protecting Yourself from Credit Card Fraud
By Rania Combs
I looked over my January bank statement for my business account a few weeks ago and noticed something unusual. I use my business account exclusively for business, so charges from Google Play stood out. Four unauthorized charges, each for $399.99,…
How Much Money Can I Give Without Paying Gift Tax?
By Rania Combs
Under our nation’s federal tax regulations, it is the person making a gift (the donor) who is responsible for any federal gift tax that is due. The gift’s recipient (the donee) does not have to pay any income taxes on…
Special Needs Trusts FAQs
By Rania Combs
If you are a parent of a child with special needs, you need special estate planning.
Why? Because if you leave assets directly to your child, either in a will or through the intestacy statutes if you die without a…
Is It Always Necessary to Probate a Will?
By Rania Combs
A person who dies typically has two classes of assets: probate assets and non-probate assets.
Probate assets are property titled in the deceased person’s name. For example, if the decedent owned a house in his name alone, that would be…
What are the Requirements of a Valid Will in North Carolina?
By Rania Combs
Wills are legal documents that allow you to specify how and to whom your property will be distributed when you die. They also allow you to nominate a guardian for your children and an executor who will administer your estate…
What are the Requirements of a Valid Will in Texas?
By Rania Combs
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that allows you to identify your beneficiaries, nominate a legal guardian for any minor children, dictate how your property will be distributed after you die. It also allows you to nominate…