by Jason Oxner | May 12, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
A recent research article published by NeuroImage, “Prediction-based neural mechanisms for shielding the self from existential threat” discusses how the brain shields itself from thoughts of death to protect the mind. The article describes the avoidance...
by Jason Oxner | May 12, 2020 | Probate
An executor generally offers the will for probate, works to protect the assets of the estate, distributes property to the beneficiaries listed in the will, and pays any debts and taxes that are levied against the estate. In the broadest terms, the duty of an executor...
by Jason Oxner | May 12, 2020 | Personal Injury
Selling a vehicle in Cypress can be a simple process that can lead to disastrous consequences if you do not follow some simple steps along the way. As a local Cypress law firm, we deal with vehicle sale issues. If you take the time to complete two simple steps, you...
by Jason Oxner | Apr 14, 2020 | Estate Planning
On April 9, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott suspended certain statutes relating to the physical presence before a notary public to execute Estate Documents such as a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, Directive to Physician, or an Oath of an...
by Jason Oxner | Mar 27, 2020 | Estate Planning, Family Law
Premarital agreements, as they are known in Texas, take a wide variety of forms and are entered into for an even wider variety of reasons. That being said, individuals often enter into premarital agreements for reasons that are misguided as it pertains to the law. ...
by Jason Oxner | Mar 20, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
If you don’t have a lot of assets, you may feel you don’t need a will. But even your house, retirement accounts and bank accounts can add up to a fairly sizeable estate. And if you don’t create one, you may leave your family to go through a complicated process. Texas...
by Jason Oxner | Sep 29, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate
One of the most common questions I get during initial consultations for estate planning is, “how do I avoid probate?” But to understand how to avoid probate, it is important to understand what probate is. What is Probate? Probate is the administration of person’s...
