What Happens to Your House When You Die?

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In this video, Attorney Brian Bankhead talks about what happens to your house when you die. Get the peace of mind that comes with completing an estate plan for your loved ones. Call 800-929-1725 for an appointment at our offices in Fort Bend County, Wharton County, and Matagorda County. https://youtu.be/393gWrabDQg?si=UUSRzD5UxqDRx3rA Summary of What Happens to […]

Succession Planning in Land Ownership

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We are a law practice that focuses on land litigation, ownership in real estate, partitions, condemnation, and landowners facing condemnation. Let’s talk about about the importance of having a will for succession planning in land ownership. Often we’re dealing in partitions, or even sometimes in condemnation cases, where multiple people own some property and possibly […]

What’s a Special Needs Trust

Why a Disabled Person Might Benefit from a Special Needs Trust The following question comes up from time to time, especially in families caring for a disabled individual.  Families might also anticipate that a family member will become disabled and apply for government benefits like Social Security Disability Income.  Is there something that can be done […]

Is a Handwritten Will Valid in Texas

Wills & Trusts Crafting personalized wills and trusts to secure your family’s future and protect your assets. WPK Law offers comprehensive estate planning services for peace of mind.

Does a handwritten will sound like a good option for you?  It’s difficult to plan for the disposition of your property after your death.  Most people don’t want to think about this topic.  Fewer still are motivated to make an appointment with an attorney for a will.  Some people will decide that they’ll just write […]

A Children’s Trust and Other Options

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Using a Children’s Trust and Other Options for Leaving Money to Children Do you have questions about leaving money to your children or grandchildren?   In this article, we answer a question about ways to leave money to children or grandchildren. Question: I would like to put my grandchildren, who are minors, as primary beneficiaries […]

What Does the Executor of a Will Do?

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What Does the Executor of a Will Do to Carry Out the Provisions of a Will? If you are named as the executor of a will, what will you be called to do when the testator (the person who wrote the will) passes?  An executor is the male and also the gender-neutral word for the […]