Creating a comprehensive estate plan involves far more than simply writing a basic will. Under the Texas Estates Code, effective planning combines asset protection, tax management, incapacity preparedness, and probate-avoidance strategies tailored to your family's unique situation.
In this section of our blog, we publish detailed guides and insights on estate planning strategies for homeowners, business owners, investors, and families across Texas.
Updated September 21, 2026 Texas recognizes informal marriage (the legal term for what most people call common law marriage) as fully valid under Texas Family Code § 2.401, but the benefits of common ...
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Many couples move in together before getting married. Perhaps you want to take your relationship to the next level but aren’t ready for marriage. However, you’ve heard about common law marriage and wa...
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When a person passes away, the surviving spouse has a right to claim a part of their estate. However, If another heir challenges your inheritance rights, the probate court may ask for legal proof of t...
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Updated September 11, 2026 If your common-law spouse dies without a will in Texas, their family can contest your entire claim to shared assets, and you may have to prove your marriage existed before a...
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Couples often live together for many years without formally marrying. Sometimes people take this step to progress their relationship without committing to marriage. Dating companions don’t have any au...
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