Decatur, Texas Family Law And Probate Blog
Getting a divorce? Your child deserves fair support
You knew that you wanted to get a divorce when you saw that your spouse wasn’t doing what they said they were after work. You have your own opinion on what that means, but at the end of the day, the reality is that both of you just aren’t getting along. You don’t want...
How do the Texas courts split up assets during a divorce?
Every state has its own unique laws regarding marriage and divorce. Texas is one of a few states that treats marital assets like community property, which impacts how the courts split up your possessions and debts. Both you and your spouse likely have an interest in...
Leaving without a will means Texas determines your final wishes
The state of Texas could gain control of your estate when you leave your family without a valid will. Regardless of what your last wishes may be, probate law has its own ideas for where your assets are heading. When you don’t leave behind a valid will outlining your...
A guardian has a great deal of responsibility
It can be a difficult time for every family member when it becomes apparent that an older loved one can no longer handle his or her affairs. The concern may start small when a parent or other elderly family seems forgetful but can grow when he or she refuses help...
Selling a parent’s home during probate administration
After a parent's passing, it is common for children to be in line to inherit certain property. If the parent created a will, it is likely that one piece of property could be left to multiple children, like a house. When more than one person has a claim to the house,...
Guardianships are not always easy to obtain
Though parents who have children with disabilities or special needs may not love them any differently than they would their able-bodied children, they do have different details to consider. For instance, when a child with special needs turns 18, it may not be feasible...
Probate administration can be confusing and complex
Any type of legal process can be confusing. When individuals need to go through legal proceedings after the death of a loved one, they may experience even more confusion because they are also dealing with their grief. Still, probate administration is a process that...
Some parents may consider guardianships of special needs children
Any Texas parent has concerns as their children get older. For parents who have children with Down syndrome or similar conditions, their concerns may have a sharper edge than others. In many cases, children with such conditions do not reach milestones on the same...
Probate administration information can help future executors
When asked to act as the executor of a person's estate, it is important that individuals think about the request thoroughly. Handling a person's final affairs and ensuring that probate administration is completed is a complicated enterprise. If Texas residents do not...
Some parents may need guardianships in their older years
Many people are lucky enough to see their parents reach their elderly years. While numerous Texas residents are undoubtedly happy to still have their parents around, they can still have concerns about how well their parents are getting on. In some cases, serious...
