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 | 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...
On Behalf of Oxner Legha Law Firm | Oct 10, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate
More people these days are taking advantage of the availability and affordability of having their wills drafted online by popular legal companies. While people may think they are saving money by going online and getting their will done there, many are unaware of the...
On Behalf of Oxner Legha Law Firm | Oct 3, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate
All too often people die in Texas without a will. While a will can most certainly aid in the administration of an estate, reduce the chances of a will/estate contest, and provide clarification as to what shall be done with that person’s property and money, Wills...
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...