by Michael Dooley | Jan 1, 2026 | Will & Estate Planning
Your Estate Planning Needs Don’t Follow Business Hours When life-changing events happen, they rarely check the clock first. Estate planning concerns often arise during evenings, weekends, and holidays – times when the McLennan County Clerk’s office...
by Michael Dooley | Dec 28, 2025 | Will & Estate Planning
Facing a Trust Court Hearing This Week? Time Is Critical Wednesday morning is approaching fast, and you’re scheduled to appear at the McLennan County Courthouse for a trust-related hearing. Whether you’re a trustee defending your actions, a beneficiary...
by Michael Dooley | Dec 26, 2025 | Will & Estate Planning
Your Handwritten Last Wishes May Have Legal Standing If you’ve written down your final wishes on a piece of paper and wondered whether Texas courts would honor them, you’re not alone. Handwritten wills, known legally as holographic wills, are indeed valid...
by Michael Dooley | Dec 22, 2025 | News, Will & Estate Planning
Your Handwritten Will Could Save Your Family from Legal Chaos Picture this: You’re sitting at your kitchen table in Waco, pen in hand, wondering if the will you’re about to write on a sheet of notebook paper will actually protect your loved ones when...
by Michael Dooley | Dec 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Understanding McLennan County Probate Record Search Fees When you’re settling a loved one’s estate or researching family history, accessing probate records becomes essential. The McLennan County Clerk charges $5 per name to search their extensive probate...
