Watch Austin Explain: Can an Ex take an inheritance? Austin B. Butts, JD, explains this Texas estate-planning issue and the practical choices families should understand. How to Protect Inheritance from Divorce in Texas If you want to protect inheritance from divorce in Texas, you need more than a basic estate plan. Many families assume inherited […]
Category Archives: Wills and Trusts
Learn how Texas wills and trusts work, how they differ, and which estate planning approach may fit your family, assets, and goals.
Watch Austin Explain: Online Estate Planning vs Attorney Austin B. Butts, JD, explains this Texas estate-planning issue and the practical choices families should understand. When Do You Need an Estate Planning Attorney in Texas? Not every Texas family needs to hire an attorney for estate planning. At the same time, not every situation should be […]
Watch Austin Explain: Most Texas Deeds Don’t Pass Automatically to the Other Owners Austin B. Butts, JD, explains this Texas estate-planning issue and the practical choices families should understand. How to Transfer a House After Death in Texas When a homeowner dies, families often face confusion, stress, and urgent questions. Mortgage payments still come due. […]
Watch Austin Explain: How long does probate take in Texas? Austin B. Butts, JD, explains this Texas estate-planning issue and the practical choices families should understand. How Long Does Probate Take in Texas? When someone dies, families expect to grieve and move forward. Instead, many face court filings, frozen bank accounts, and months of waiting. […]
Cost of Probate in Texas: What Families Really Pay When a loved one dies, grief comes first. Court paperwork comes next. Many Texas families do not expect how stressful probate can feel. They assume the process is simple. They assume it is affordable. They assume it moves quickly. Then the bills start arriving. If you […]
If you are asking how much a living trust costs in Texas, the honest answer is that the price depends on how the trust is created, what documents are included, and whether the trust is properly funded after signing. For most Texas families, the better question is not just “What does the trust document cost?” […]
Watch Austin Explain: How much does a will cost in Texas? Austin B. Butts, JD, explains this Texas estate-planning issue and the practical choices families should understand. How Much Does a Will Cost in Texas? When people ask, “How much does a will cost in Texas?” they usually picture a traditional law office. Option Typical […]
A non-grantor irrevocable trust is a separate taxpayer—not a tax-free structure. Learn who reports trust income and why accounting labels do not erase tax.
Watch Austin Explain: What is Probate? Austin B. Butts, JD, explains this Texas estate-planning issue and the practical choices families should understand. What Is Probate in Texas? Probate is the legal process of settling a person’s estate after they pass away. It involves proving a will’s validity, appointing an executor, identifying property, paying debts, and […]
Watch Austin Explain: Can you use AI tools like ChatGPT to write a will? Austin B. Butts, JD, explains this Texas estate-planning issue and the practical choices families should understand. Can You Trust AI Estate Planning? Artificial intelligence can do a lot these days. It can write emails, summarize legal statutes, and even write articles […]