If someone dies and has a mortgage, can the bank foreclose and sell the property to pay off the mortgage?  This is a common situation that arises and question that we get, as Houston probate attorneys.   The short answer is that, yes, the bank can foreclose, but the heirs are not without remedies.  There are...KEEP READING

Lady Bird Deeds are a popular estate planning tool in Texas that allow property owners to retain a life estate while transferring their property to a designated beneficiary upon death.  The key benefit is that they can be revoked if situations or desires change.  But what about joint Lady Bird Deeds executed by both spouses? ...KEEP READING