What Happens to Your Assets After You’re Gone? Wills, Trusts, and Probate Explained
Event Schedule
12:15 – 12:30 PM: Presentation
12:30 – 12:40 PM: Open Question Forum
12:40 – 12:45 PM: Wrap Up
- Learn what happens to your home, bank accounts, investments, and other assets after you pass away under Texas law.
- Understand the roles that wills, trusts, and probate play in transferring your assets to your loved ones.
- Discover which assets may avoid probate and which ones typically require the probate process.
- See the common estate planning mistakes that can create delays, unnecessary expenses, and family conflict.
- Find out how proper estate planning can help protect your family and make the transfer of assets smoother.
- Explore practical examples of how beneficiary designations, trusts, and ownership affect what happens to your estate.
- Walk away with actionable steps to help ensure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are prepared.
Meet Our Estate Planning Attorneys
Our unique background allows us to provide insightful guidance in matters of estate planning, trust & probate administration, and long-term care planning.
Pamela Hailey-Petty
One of the most important things to Pamela is family and she takes the time to help her clients protect what they have built over their lifetime.
Her goal is to ensure that she and her team are helping them achieve their estate planning goals.
Jonathan Long
Jonathan is a member of the Texas Bar College, which means that he has additional legal education to serve our clients better. He has been working in the legal field as a legal assistant since he was 15 years old. He has seen it all and has a unique ability to communicate with clients and show empathy during their most difficult situations.
Jessica Rojas Quesada
Jessica Rojas Quesada is an attorney at Hailey-Petty Law Firm, where she focuses on estate planning, probate, and guardianship.
Jessica is bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing her to connect with and guide a diverse range of clients with clarity and confidence.
