Contrary to what some people believe, estate plans are not reserved for the old and the wealthy. It is important for people of every age and income level who want to help protect their finances and avoid future conflicts between family members. Probate is the process by which a court legally recognizes a persons' death and authorizes the administration of his or her estate.
If the person left a Will, the court also determines its validity. Busy people have busy schedules. Normal business hours at Hartsfield Law are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, we also offer after hour appointments to accommodate your schedule. I don't just draft your documents and tell you to sign here, here and here. The most important job I have is to educate you about estate planning and probate.
No two people and no two families are alike. The more you know the better able you are to make good decisions for you and your loved ones. You will know from the outset how much it will cost.
If the person left a Will, the court also determines its validity. Busy people have busy schedules. Normal business hours at Hartsfield Law are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, we also offer after hour appointments to accommodate your schedule. I don't just draft your documents and tell you to sign here, here and here. The most important job I have is to educate you about estate planning and probate.
No two people and no two families are alike. The more you know the better able you are to make good decisions for you and your loved ones. You will know from the outset how much it will cost.
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If we decide to work together the traditional way, then we will schedule a time for you to come into the office for an appointment.
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My name is Paula Hartsfield and I would like to welcome you to Hartsfield Law!
My practice is focused on estate planning and estate administration.
Estate planning is a very personal process and I learn a lot about my clients and their families.
So, in return, I'd like to share a bit of my own story.
I was born and raised in Tyler and live here among a various assortment of wild outdoor critters who seem to think it is my responsibility to feed them.
I have two adult children who are both married.
My practice is focused on estate planning and estate administration.
Estate planning is a very personal process and I learn a lot about my clients and their families.
So, in return, I'd like to share a bit of my own story.
I was born and raised in Tyler and live here among a various assortment of wild outdoor critters who seem to think it is my responsibility to feed them.
I have two adult children who are both married.
I hear this over and over again: "When I die, everything I own automatically passes to my spouse and children so why do I need a Will?"
There are basically two types of property in Texas: separate property and community property.
Separate Property (SP) includes the property you owned prior to marriage or that you inherited or received as a gift during your marriage.
Separate property can be personal property or real property (real estate).
Community Property (CP) includes any property (real and personal) acquired during marriage (other than by inheritance or gift).
There are basically two types of property in Texas: separate property and community property.
Separate Property (SP) includes the property you owned prior to marriage or that you inherited or received as a gift during your marriage.
Separate property can be personal property or real property (real estate).
Community Property (CP) includes any property (real and personal) acquired during marriage (other than by inheritance or gift).
Contrary to what some people believe, estate plans are not reserved for the old and the wealthy.
It is important for people of every age and income level who want to help protect their finances and avoid future conflicts between family members.
Estate planning covers every aspect of your life: financial, personal and family.
It is a reflection of how you live and conduct your interpersonal relationships.
Years ago, people lived until their 60s at which time they got sick and died.
They may have had family or friends to care for them, but, generally, when people got old and sick, they died soon thereafter.
It is important for people of every age and income level who want to help protect their finances and avoid future conflicts between family members.
Estate planning covers every aspect of your life: financial, personal and family.
It is a reflection of how you live and conduct your interpersonal relationships.
Years ago, people lived until their 60s at which time they got sick and died.
They may have had family or friends to care for them, but, generally, when people got old and sick, they died soon thereafter.
A Will operates only after death.
Having a Will allows you to designate to whom you want your assets to pass.
A Will also allows you to appoint the person(s) you want to ensure your requests are carried out by naming them as an executor or executrix.
However, there is one thing that many people do not realize - in Texas, a Will is not effective to prove title to, or the right to possession of, any property disposed of by the Will until it is probated!
In other words, the Will itself does not have any legal value until it is probated.
Having a Will allows you to designate to whom you want your assets to pass.
A Will also allows you to appoint the person(s) you want to ensure your requests are carried out by naming them as an executor or executrix.
However, there is one thing that many people do not realize - in Texas, a Will is not effective to prove title to, or the right to possession of, any property disposed of by the Will until it is probated!
In other words, the Will itself does not have any legal value until it is probated.
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