Watch our Video: "Robert needs to do his pre-planning."
This is the story of a mythical Robert, a good, solid family man in his 50's. He's fit and healthy, so he doesn't think there's much need to fill out a Pre-Planning Questionnaire and gather his important documents, in order that his instruction...
Compliance with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (2024)
People are rightfully concerned about the privacy and security of their personal data that they post on online applications. They need to know that their information will not fall into the hands of people who have no business seeing their priva...
Do You Still Need An Executor If You Buy Our Service?
We were asked by email recently, “If I buy your service, do I still need an Executor.” Someone has to be in charge of the “marshalling” of your assets, the payment of your debts, and the distribution of what remains to your heirs. These people...
Small Estate Affidavit Procedure
Can you distribute the deceased’s property without a formal court procedure?This answer differs from state-to-state, but in general, if the value of the assets of the decedent’s estate, not including the value of the decedent’s homestead and exempt p...
What (or Who) is an "Heir"?
We’re FAMILYandHEIRS.com, so what is an “Heir”? Let’s start with some definitions:“one who receives property from an ancestor; one who is entitled to inherit property.” - Merriam-Webster Dictionary“a person who inherits or has a rig...
