Being named as an executor in a loved one’s will is a great honor. It means your loved one trusts you to handle their estate when they pass with responsibly and with integrity. Some people tend to confuse the executor as the main beneficiary to a person’s estate, this is not the case. While the…
When a person passes and leaves a will, anyone that is named as a beneficiary in that will can file to have the will probated and the executor listed will be appointed administrator. If there is no will, any of the legal heirs may do so. When filing without a will, a personal representative is named by…
In a recent consult I had with a prospective client, the issue of leaving a child out of a will came up. This person was under the impression that in Texas you could not leave an adopted child out of a will. While, this is not true, there are laws in which an adopted child…
Article 12.01 of the Texas Code Of Criminal Procedure governs the maximum time parties involved have to initiate legal proceedings from the date of the offense or injury. However, article 12.01 describes several categories for offenses for which there is no limitation period. Under this provision, sexual assault has no limitations period: – “if during…
When you hire an attorney, you’ll often times receive a packet to fill out that requests information about you, your matter, and oftentimes your financial status. It’s important that you pay attention to this paperwork and fill it all out honestly. Here’s why: Your paperwork, at Guest & Gray it’s known as the Client Intake…
Should I Sign a Waiver of Service in My Divorce? Your spouse has filed for divorce and they have presented you with a document titled “Waiver of Service” asking that you sign it, have it notarized, and return it back to them. However, what does this document even mean? As a general rule, I would…
Are you divorced but need to modify your Final Decree of Divorce for your children? Is there a material change in circumstances, such as financial changes or possession changes? Have you or your Ex changed jobs or moved or can’t agree with the original Order signed? Then you most likely need to file a Suit…
You own a business, and you get sued. But you didn’t know you were being sued because you never saw any papers! And since you didn’t know about the case, you didn’t show up in court. And when you weren’t in court, the judge entered a default judgment against you. Now what do you do?…
One of the questions we in the immigration section at Guest & Gray get most often is “What do I do if ICE comes to my door?” Let’s take a look at what you should do in that situation, and what your rights are. What to Say to Them When They First Arrive When someone…
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