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Probate services refer to the legal services provided to individuals or families involved in the administration of a deceased person's estate. These services typically involve the court-supervised process of distributing the deceased person's assets and properties to their beneficiaries or heirs according to their will or state laws if there is no will. Probate services may include drafting and filing legal documents, representing clients in court, resolving disputes between beneficiaries, managing estate assets, and advising clients on tax implications and strategies for asset protection. The goal of probate services is to ensure that the estate is distributed in an orderly and fair manner while minimizing costs and maximizing the value of the estate for the beneficiaries. Probate services are often provided by lawyers, but may also be provided by other professionals such as estate planners or financial advisors.

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Controlling Heirs from Beyond

Can You Make Heirs Behave from the Grave?

Posted on: October 4, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
There are many stories of strange conditions in wills and trusts over time. For example, the German poet Heinrich ‘Henry’ Heine died in 1856 and left his estate to his wife, Matilda, on the condition that she remarry, so that ‘there will be at least one man to regret my death’.
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What is a survivorship clause ?

Why Did Texas Siblings Come to Blows Over Inheritance ?

Posted on: September 1, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
In a lawsuit filed by Stacy Alley in a Tom Green County District Court, the woman alleges that her brother, Michael Gene Mowrey, ‘threatened her, by stating he was going to cut her throat and kill her.’
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New IRS portability rules

What are the Advantages of a Testamentary Trust ?

Posted on: August 25, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
This legal document can also be beneficial in other situations, such as if you want to leave an inheritance to someone but aren’t sure they will use the gift wisely.
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Legal Documents for College

Walt Disney Grandson Loses Appeal of Probate Court’s Decision

Posted on: August 24, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
An appellate judge dubs probate court ‘the Unhappiest Place on Earth,’ as Disney heir Bradford Lund has lost an appeal stemming from his fight to claim his fortune.
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NFT's and estate planning

How Do I Cancel a Loved One’s Driver’s License?

Posted on: July 14, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Losing a loved one can be difficult and overwhelming. The emotional toll is steep, and several time-consuming details need to be addressed. Even if the loved one left a detailed plan, it is not uncommon to miss a few things that must be handled.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

Is a Handwritten Will a Smart Idea?

Posted on: June 16, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A holographic will is a will handwritten by the testator (the maker of a will). Holographic wills are recognized in about half of the states in the United States.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

Do You Have to Do Probate when Someone Dies?

Posted on: June 7, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
For most of us, the first time we ever thought about probating a will is when someone in our family has died. So, what does it mean to probate a will?
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What happened to Pat Bowlen 's estate?

Personal Property - How to Prevent Fighting over Baseball Cards?

Posted on: May 27, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
When it comes to estate planning and deciding who gets what, most people concern themselves, understandably, with big-ticket items: investment accounts, real estate, business interests, etc. In doing so, it’s easy to overlook personal possessions, the seemingly mundane items that are part of daily life.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

Administrator - What Happens when Homeowner Dies without Will?

Posted on: April 27, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
How do we move into probate, so we do not lose the house and bank accounts, while not killing ourselves in the process?
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How Probate Court works.

Why Is Family of a Texas Governor Fighting over His Estate?

Posted on: April 14, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation, an entity created to support people and programs in Uvalde and South Texas, has become ensnared in a lawsuit involving the family of the late former Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr.
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