You’ve made your will, and you’ve created a full-proof estate plan. What next? Have you considered what happens if your will is contested? Contesting a will refers to a person, usually a family member, who declares they deserve more of your property than another beneficiary. Loved ones and other beneficiaries can disagree or contest a will for months or even... Read More
Contested wills are no walk in the park, they require proper legal experience to combat in the court system. Don’t let finances interfere with your loved ones reach out to our probate lawyers in McAllen. Barrera and Associates can give you thorough step-by-step guidance in helping you plan your next move. What is a Will? A will is a carefully... Read More
Part of planning McAllen wills and trusts includes what type of these documents will you use. There are several wills you can use. A trust is an arrangement that allows trustees to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary. Before diving into the various trusts available to include in a Texas will, we are going to go over some rudimentary... Read More
What is a will? A will is a written document that explains who receives your assets after your death. Here at Barrera and Associates, we specialize in estate planning with our clients ensuring a will is made for your personal items. Why Should I Create a Will With a Probate Attorney in McAllen? There are about 50-60% of Americans who... Read More
Do you have a difficult time talking about writing a will? Our probate attorneys in McAllen know that handling someone's affairs can be difficult. We want to clarify how the probate process works to distribute your will and the terms you and your family need to know. Important Terms to Know for Probate There are different roles and terms... Read More
In a previous blog, we stressed the importance of having a will. A key factor of any will is including an executor. Executors oversee filing a will for probate and distributing property to beneficiaries. Being an executor is a big responsibility and has some restrictions. Our probate attorneys in McAllen want to go into detail below. How Estate Administration Works... Read More
When was the last time you updated your will? If you’ve married, divorced, have a growing family, or acquired new property, then it’s time to make adjustments. If you don't update your will, your most recent copy is legally binding. This can create a problem if your family has grown and now includes children, grandchildren, etc. If your heirs aren't... Read More
A detailed estate plan includes documents overseeing your financial, medical, and personal affairs. A role you should consider adding in your estate plan is an executor. The executor acts as your representative, and works with a probate court to distribute your possessions to your loved ones. The executor is the point of contact during the probate process between a judge,... Read More
A common concern that many have during the will-drafting process is the possibility of beneficiaries (family, friends, etc.) challenging said will to inherit certain or more possessions. These can include property deeds, jewelry, and vehicles, among other things. It’s important to know that a probate court decides if beneficiaries can contest a will. The probate process can be quite hard... Read More
Drafting a will may be an essential part of an estate plan, but if done incompletely, a probate court may not validate it. Several steps must first be taken before beneficiaries can receive any assets. It’s also noteworthy to know that probate does not begin until an executor files a request to start the process. Learn more about the probate... Read More