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How to Find Assets After the Death of a Loved One

A veritable plethora of families have gone through the agonizing search for assets after the death of a loved one. If you find yourself among them, then this column is for you. (Hint: your ability to legally obtain information may depend upon you being appointed by a court as the decedent’s estate representative (executor or administrator). Without the blessing of the probate court, you may be so overly- zealous...

What is a Private Professional Guardian?

There are people that are placed in your life, I believe, to either challenge you, support you, or inspire you. About fifteen years ago, a gentleman, we will call him Gary, was placed in my life to both test and inspire me. It is because of him that I discovered Private Professional Guardian (PPG) and decided to become one myself.  While it is true, almost anyone can qualify to be...

Thankful for Probate Homestead Rights – Texas Exemption Protects Widows and Children

Here is something all Texas homeowners can be thankful for – homestead rights in the State of Texas. Specifically, homestead protections against creditors after a homeowner dies.    Let’s look at a hypothetical family: husband Doug and wife Lisa, who live happily in Doug’s $450,000 home in Texas.   Doug dies. Three days later Lisa gets a call from the credit card company demanding payment of $50,000 on their past-due account. She is...