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estate affidavits Tag

01 Jan

Posted at 13:02h in Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Probate Administration

Small estates affidavits and affidavits of heirship are often confused as an alternative to a costly court-ordered heirship determination which are often needed when a decedent dies without a will. Heirship determinations require at least 2 attorneys (the applicant’s attorney and an attorney to represent the...

16 Dec

Posted at 15:22h in Estate Planning, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Probate Administration, Transfer of Death

It is not unusual that the major asset upon death is a person’s home. Whether or not the deceased had a will, it is often desired that probate be avoided. If the deceased dies without a will, the process of determining who are the heirs...

16 Nov

Posted at 10:00h in Asset Protection, Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Notarizations, Probate Administration, Public Benefits Protection, Transfer of Death, Trusts, Wills

Texans who die with modest means may be able to have their property transferred if they have no Will and if certain other requirements are met. One of the main reasons for having a Will or a Trust is to transfer property of the deceased...

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