Legal Resources & Guides

An executor is the person responsible for helping administer an estate after the court gives authority. The role can include notices, inventory work, debt handling, recordkeeping, and distribution steps.

Muniment of title is a Texas procedure that may allow a will to transfer title without opening a full estate administration. It is usually considered when there are no unpaid debts requiring administration.

Probate cost in Texas depends on the estate, court requirements, whether there is a valid will, and whether family members agree. A simple uncontested estate is usually different from a disputed or complex estate.

Texas probate is the court process for handling an estate after someone dies. The timeline depends on the will, family agreement, assets, debts, and county court requirements.

A small estate affidavit is a simplified Texas procedure for some estates when no will is being probated and statutory requirements are met. It is not available for every estate.

Many people believe they need a Living Trust to avoid probate. In Texas, that is often not true. Learn the difference and save money.

Learn how a Texas enhanced life estate deed may transfer a home outside probate while letting the owner keep control during life.

First, Third, and Fifth weekends? Thursdays? The Holiday Schedule? We decode the confusing Texas visitation schedule.

Landlords cannot charge "pet rent" for ESAs. Learn how the Fair Housing Act protects your mental health needs.

Before you sign that lease or service agreement, check for these three dangerous traps.

Think you can be fired for "no reason"? You can. But you CANNOT be fired for an ILLEGAL reason. Know the difference.