Texas Attorney Drafts Wills, Represents Families in Probate
In recent decades, there has been much talk about the advantages of "avoiding probate" by establishing trusts. In fact, nearly everybody needs a will, even when trusts are in place. Assets that are not accounted for in trusts are distributed according to a pour-over will. For help drafting, reviewing or revising a will in Texas, contact H. Steven Byers, Attorney at Law & Mediator, Kingwood estate planning law firm, to schedule a consultation.
Estate Planning: Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives
At this law firm, we help people discuss, devise, draft, review and execute wills that are binding and enforceable in the state of Texas. We encourage newcomers to the state to have a Texas lawyer examine any existing will. We also urge everyone, Texan or not, to have an existing will reviewed anytime there is a change in family status, business ownership or other major life circumstance.
A will is a valuable estate planning instrument that allows you to determine before your death how your estate will be passed on to those still living when you are gone. Some mistakes that people often make with regard to wills include the following:
- Putting off writing a will because of indecision or because death seems far off.
- Using "do-it-yourself" wills that may not be current, may not be valid in Texas and will most likely not take into account all nuances of your individual circumstances.
- Neglecting to sign a will as the law requires in Texas.
- Neglecting to update wills as life circumstances change — such as marriage, divorce or adoption.
Texas Probate Lawyer
Attorney Byers of H. Steven Byers, Attorney at Law & Mediator, also handles probate for people who have passed away as residents of Texas. Family members in Texas or out of state are encouraged to contact our law office to learn how we can help streamline and facilitate the probate process in a timely manner. In most cases, probate can be completed in about 60 days and an estate will be ready to distribute to heirs or beneficiaries without much delay. Talk to our law firm for more information on our probate practice.
Contact H. Steven Byers, Attorney at Law & Mediator, to schedule a consultation regarding questions related to estate planning, wills, probate, fatal accidents or any family law matter.
