How to Create Valid Trusts Under Texas Property Code Chapter 112

How to Create Valid Trusts Under Texas Property Code Chapter 112

by Michael Dooley | Feb 23, 2026 | Estate Planning

Should You Probate a Will Within 4 Years in Waco?

Should You Probate a Will Within 4 Years in Waco?

by Michael Dooley | Feb 2, 2026 | Estate Planning, Probate

Time Is Running Out: The Critical 4-Year Deadline for Probating a Will If you’ve recently lost a loved one in Waco and discovered their will, you must act quickly. In Texas, you generally must file a will for probate within four years of death, though the...
270,358 McLennan County Residents: Do You Need a Waco Estate Lawyer?

270,358 McLennan County Residents: Do You Need a Waco Estate Lawyer?

by Michael Dooley | Jan 26, 2026 | Estate Planning

Your Estate Planning Journey Starts with Understanding Your Needs With over 270,000 residents calling McLennan County home, many families face the same pressing question: when is the right time to create an estate plan? If you’re among the 15.8% of county...
Can You Challenge a Trust Under Texas Property Code Chapter 112 in Waco?

Can You Challenge a Trust Under Texas Property Code Chapter 112 in Waco?

by Michael Dooley | Jan 22, 2026 | Estate Planning

When Trust Documents Don’t Reflect Your Family’s True Intentions Your elderly parent’s sudden decision to change their trust beneficiary to a distant relative has left your family in shock. Perhaps a sibling serving as trustee is making questionable...
Does Your Waco Will Need 2 Witnesses Under Texas Estates Code?

Does Your Waco Will Need 2 Witnesses Under Texas Estates Code?

by Michael Dooley | Jan 20, 2026 | Estate Planning, News

Your Texas Will May Be Invalid Without Proper Witnesses Your carefully drafted will could be rejected by probate court without proper witness signatures. This happens regularly in Texas, leaving families scrambling during difficult times. Understanding Texas Estates...
Which of Waco’s 3 County Courts Handle Your Estate Planning Case?

Which of Waco’s 3 County Courts Handle Your Estate Planning Case?

by Michael Dooley | Jan 15, 2026 | Estate Planning, News

McLennan County’s Court System Can Feel Like a Maze When You’re Grieving You’ve just lost a loved one, and now you’re standing at the crossroads of Texas probate law, wondering which of McLennan County’s three County Courts at Law will...
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