December 5th, 2023
IRS Announces 2024 Tax Adjustments: What You Need to Know for Your Estate Planning
On November 9, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) took a crucial step in keeping pace with the relentless march…
On November 9, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) took a crucial step in keeping pace with the relentless march…
Technology has taken a significant leap forward, offering innovative ways to remember and cherish departed loved ones. Among these unique…
Thinking about adding an adult child to your bank account to help handle your finances? If so, you’re not alone.…
As we age, companionship and shared responsibilities become more valuable. Many seniors are choosing cohabitation over solitude for mutual support…
Estate planning can seem daunting with the legal terminology and seemingly endless components. But don't worry, this guide is here…
A trust is a valuable estate planning tool that offers flexibility and control over the distribution of your assets. One…
Integrating a Prenuptial Agreement into Your Comprehensive Estate Plan: A Guide for Houston, Texas Couples Estate planning is an essential…
The number one reason our clients go through probate is to transfer ownership of real estate. However, with some advance…
When creating estate plans digital assets- such as Gmail accounts and Facebook- are often overlooked. For many, however, controlling what…
We all know we need to get a will, but for many of us it feels like we will have…
Sitting on my side of the conference table (or zoom camera, as it is more often than not), I hear…
Texas. That word alone evokes varying images and emotions in everyone’s hearts and minds. Perhaps that word makes you envision…
According to the Pew Research Center, two-parent married households are declining while rates for divorce, remarriage and cohabitation are growing.…
An estate plan often focuses on tangible property such as jewelry, artwork, money, and vehicles. However, in this age of…
In Texas, the default for real property – i.e. land and everything attached to that land—is to wind up in…
Houston is a city of drivers. Most of us have cars, and naturally we would prefer to leave our car…
When someone you love dies there is a lot that must happen both on personal and legal levels. A funeral…
As you are making your Will or Living Trusts you think of all your loved ones that should be included…
A key concept to understand when planning your estate is the difference between probate and non-probate assets. Probate assets include…
After someone passes, the heirs or beneficiaries generally begin the search for a will. Sometimes we get asked the question…
The single greatest point of confusion for our clients is whether they should transfer their assets into a revocable living…
In Texas, the Court may appoint an independent executor or an independent administrator only to “qualified” representatives. Wait, that's pretty…
A Trust created during your lifetime (a revocable living trust) is an important part of any Estate Plan. Trusts can…
What If Someone Dies without a Will? When an individual dies without a will, intestate succession law will govern. Under…
PROBATE AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION We help clients during particularly difficult times after losing a loved one. Having to deal with…
Trust & Estate Litigation Trust and estate litigation is an area of the law involving disputes arising from questionable wills,…
An estate plan is important because it can (1) protects your family from overpaying taxes, (2) protect your heirs from…
Do you have questions about whether to use a will or at trust? Contact the Heights Law Group to get…
What Are Surviving Spouse Rights Under Texas Law? In order to preserve surviving spouse rights in Texas, a surviving spouse…