by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | May 30, 2023 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
When it comes to estate planning, most people focus on financial assets and property. While these are certainly important, they aren’t the only things that matter. In fact, some of the most meaningful things you can leave your loved ones have little to no...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Apr 26, 2023 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
Now that tax season is over, it’s time to turn our attention to getting organized and making updates to our estate plans. Estate planning updates may not be at the top of your to-do list, but it’s important to ensure that your plans are up-to-date and...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Apr 21, 2023 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trusts
Texas is known for its unique culture, and this extends all the way to its legal system. The probate process, in particular, is distinct from that of many other states, and it’s important to understand how it works. In this post, we’ll discuss several...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Apr 14, 2023 | Marriage
Couples can make a lot of assumptions, as we all do. We may believe something we have on “good authority.” For example, couples may have an idea about how Texas deals with community property and the right of survivorship. However, that understanding may not be...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Mar 21, 2023 | Estate Planning, Wealth and Estates, Wills, Wills & Trusts
Leaving an inheritance is a significant financial decision that can impact both the giver and the receiver. While most people assume an inheritance is something passed down at the time of death, the truth is that many people choose to distribute inheritances to their...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Feb 21, 2023 | Estate Planning, Wealth and Estates, Wills
With the influx of websites offering DIY legal services, it might be tempting to save some money and plan your estate by yourself. This, however, is probably not the best course of action. Determining how to distribute the assets you’ve worked a lifetime to accrue—as...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Feb 15, 2023 | Estate Planning, Wealth and Estates
The New Year is a time for optimism, for making resolutions that will set you on the right foot for the next 12 months. As February rolls around, though, many of these resolutions may have fallen by the wayside. Luckily, it’s never too late to take charge of your life...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Jan 24, 2023 | Estate Planning, Marriage
Marital interest laws vary by state and can have a significant impact on estate planning for married couples. These laws determine how assets are owned and distributed between spouses. It is important to consider the specific laws of your state when creating an estate...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Jan 19, 2023 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
In most cases, when people divide up their estate, they try to be as fair as possible. Whatever their portfolio of assets looks like, they typically try to parcel it out evenly between their children or heirs. However, in some cases, it may actually be more fair to...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Dec 27, 2022 | Estate Planning
Most of us hope not to need emergency legal services during our lifetime. When we do need urgent legal assistance, not only are we likely to be completely overwhelmed by the circumstances themselves, but also by the legal fees associated with obtaining quality...
