On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Mar 7, 2020 | Estate Planning
Trusts are misunderstood and underutilized legal tools that offer substantial protection for those planning their estate. Trusts create a separate legal entity whose sole focus is to administer and distribute specific assets and give you control over the way your...
On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Aug 26, 2019 | Estate Planning
If you die “intestate” (without a will), Texas law dictates who gets your stuff. If you die with: Here’s what happens: children but no spouse children inherit everything spouse but no children, parents, or siblings spouse inherits everything parents...
On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Aug 19, 2019 | Estate Planning
When seeking to modify a provision of a will, people often add a codicil instead of drafting a new will. Unless you’re very careful, a codicil can actually nullify the very provision you want to change! What is a Codicil? A codicil is a legal document that...
On behalf of Law Offices of William A. Pigg, PLLC | Aug 9, 2019 | Estate Planning
Building The Rainbow Bridge If you don’t make provision for your pet’s care, it could end up following you over the Rainbow Bridge before its time. Unfortunately, providing for a pet in your will may not be sufficient to insure its continued care after you...
