Come October witches, ghosts, and scary faces start popping up all over the place. No pharmacy or front yard is safe! While we may enjoy...

After the death of a loved one, people are often told by a bank or other financial institution that they need to obtain letters...

Losing a loved one is a painful part of life. Being the one responsible for closing their affairs can make that painful time even more...

Next week, The Toups Law Firm will celebrate our first anniversary of being in business. Anyone that has started a business understands...

Most of estate planning involves very serious matters like where your assets will go when you pass away and who would take care of the...

One of the most important estate planning documents you may have never heard of is an appointment for disposition of remains. This is a...

First and foremost, someone you allow to act on your behalf is generally called a fiduciary. When you plan your estate you choose several...

Trusts are commonly thought to be complicated, but in reality trusts are often used to simplify matters. Think of a trust as a bucket. If...

A recently published study claimed that while nearly three-fourths of parents thought they had discussed their estate plan with their...

Trusts are commonly thought to be complicated, but in reality trusts are often used to simplify matters. Think of a trust as a bucket. If...

You recently updated your will, congratulations! Before you will find a safe place to keep your documents and put estate planning out of...

Handwritten wills, formally known as holographic wills, are valid in Texas. However, they can create more issues than they solve....

Reasons to Consider a Trust One of the most common questions I hear from my clients is “Do I need a will or a trust?” In many cases the...

Have you ever Googled something and either received a wrong answer or so many different answers that you are not sure which one is right...

Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate. In simpler terms, probate allows a person (often called an...