While Houston estate planning may seem complicated, completing this process pays off in the long run. For individuals who start multiple wills throughout their lifetime—or have started a few drafts of wills but never completed one—a probate court battle will likely ensue after their passing. Family members may argue over…
While there are a surprising number of states that do accept holographic or handwritten wills, there are still requirements that must be met, or the will is deemed invalid. After her death last August, it was thought that Aretha Franklin had no last will and testament. However, as relatives have…
This is a great example of a failure to think outside of the box. Literally. A California man created a handwritten will that left all of his property to his wife if he were to predecease her. He also wrote that if they should both die at the same time,…