Recent Publications

The attorneys at Ford & Mathiason LLP routinely write articles that are published in various venues. These articles typically relate to the firm's practice areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianships, and Medicaid Planning.

For the benefit of our existing and future clients, we are publishing some of those articles on our website. We hope that they will be both helpful and informative. If you find yourself having questions related to any of the topics in these articles, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be glad to assist you.

The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of a Retiree's Ex-Spouse
Jul 8, 2009
In a decision issued on April 20, 2007, in the case Holmes v. Kent & Kent, the Texas Supreme Court addressed an important issue related to the effect of divorce on beneficiary designations signed pre-divorce on Texas Teacher Retirement System accounts.

Is the Internet a Good Substitute for Sound Legal Advice?
Jan 30, 2008
Three weeks into my career as an attorney, my first probate client walked into my office wanting to probate the Will of her deceased friend.

The Guardianship Certification Board A Legislative Attempt at Protecting the Elderly
Jan 3, 2007
Among the new developments and significant changes produced by the 79th Texas Legislature is the creation of the new Guardianship Certification Board.

Dying Without a Will in Texas: What Happens?
Mar 1, 2006
Question:cIs it true that the state gets everything if I die without a Will? Concerned clients routinely ask this question expressing their concern in keeping the State from taking their hard-earned estate upon their deaths.

The Texas Probate Process: An Overview
Feb 1, 2006
In Texas, the probate process is very simple if you understand the definitions, the process, and the time lines. In the following article, we provide a broad overview of the types of probate administrations and personal representatives. These and other issues will be explored in more detail in future articles in coming months

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