July 2018 - Law Blog

How does the Probate Process work?

July 15, 2018

Probate Process
An estate in Texas involves all of the assets owned by someone at the time of their death, this would include: cash, real estate, stocks, bonds, life insurance, retirement accounts, cars, etc.

The probate of someone’s estate refers to the process by which a Court recognizes that person’s death and authorizes the administration of that person’s estate. The probate process applies both when:

Someone dies leaving a Will or
When someone dies without a will (commonly referred to as Intestacy)
The Texas Probate Process requires that:

All of that person’s property will be gathered
Their debts paid
The remaining assets distributed according to either the provision of his or her Will, or
If they died without a Will, then the property will be distributed according to Texas law regarding intestacy (dying without a Will).

Wills and Estates Attorneys

July 14, 2018

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Our Attorneys at Law, offer aggressive, no non-sense representation at a fair price. We have extensive experience handling Wills, Living Wills, Medical Power of Attorneys, Physician Directives and Whole Estate Plans in Tarrant and Dallas counties.

What is a Will?
A will is well known estate document that allows you to leave your belongings to whomever you wish and in the manner you so desire. You may make provisions for your children or any other loved ones and set up a trust or trusts in order to have a selected person manage your assets. If you keep putting off the inevitable and die without a will then the State of Texas will decide how your assets and belongings will be divided.

Things You Must Know About Your DWI/Public Intoxication

July 11, 2018

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If you are facing a DWI or have recently got arrested for a public intoxication case here are some simple tips you should know.

1. You have the right to speak with an attorney.

Most people know this but few understand how important this is for you. You can speak to a lawyer of your choosing and one you want to hire; you do not have to go with a court-appointed attorney.

2. Do not try and talk you way out of the charge.

Most people think they can outsmart the prosecutor without the help of an attorney; you cannot. Trying to “talk your way out” will only make things worse.

3. Everything you say to a prosecutor can be used against you.

You may not realize but something you tell a prosecutor may seriously hurt your case. One small lie or one slip of the tongue could mean a conviction.

4. The effects of this arrest or ticket can and usually do last a lifetime.

There is nothing you can do take back what happened but you can take steps to limit how many problems it will cause in the future. The first step is speaking with a criminal defense attorney and find out what rights you have.

5. Google does not have a law degree or experience with Tarrant County, Texas courts but we do.

Most people think they can Google a question, read an article and handle any legal problem. Usually that does not work. Every court has its own local rules and has a certain way of doing things. Not to mention, laws vary from city to city and state to state. Do not trust your case to a free Internet search. Contact us here in Arlington, Texas and we can help.