by Bud Glavy | Oct 18, 2023 | Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning
Introduction For individuals with disabilities, managing finances can often be a complex task. Fortunately, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act has paved the way for a powerful financial tool – ABLE accounts. These accounts are specially designed...
by Bud Glavy | Aug 22, 2023 | Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration
A past client contacted me and asked: “how do I revoke my Will?” (I am always grateful when past or present clients contact me with questions before it’s too late.) I told him how and at the same time I asked the more important question: “why do you want to do that?”...
by Bud Glavy | Feb 8, 2022 | Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration
What is an executor’s job? I’ll answer this question and a few more. These questions usually come up when a will is probated, and the court appoints an executor. What are your responsibilities? An executor (usually an “Independent Executor” in most Texas probate...
by Bud Glavy | Oct 23, 2021 | Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration
I previously posted articles about ways to transfer vehicle ownership without a Will or without the need for Probate. Here are both articles: Vehicles and Beneficiary Designations: Texas Has Transfer on Death Option for Motor Vehicles | GlavyLaw and Small Estates:...
by Bud Glavy | Sep 9, 2021 | Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration
Can you re-title a vehicle without opening an estate? Yes, Texans, like you, may use an Affidavit of Heirship to support the title transfer. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has a form for this specific purpose, Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor Vehicle (Form...
by Bud Glavy | Sep 6, 2021 | Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration
Recently, I have addressed ways you may designate assets for beneficiaries without a Will or probate. Let me be perfectly clear: I have never written you don’t need a Will. Still, legally enforceable beneficiary designations permit you to transfer assets at your death...