Stephanie Kurose, J.D.

If you are not late on your payments, you may still qualify for bankruptcy. However, you should first seriously consider whether doing so is in your…

Teachers may use copyrighted material in their classroom as long as that use is considered fair. Read on to learn about examples that fall under the…

An LLC is one of the most common types of ways to structure a business. Because of its favorable characteristics, like liability protection and…

Once a person has died, the general public can access their will by locating the correct probate court where the will was filed.

A power of attorney must be granted while a person is still alive to give their consent. However, if this is no longer the case, there is an…

When a person accepts the role of an executor in Texas, they are compensated for these duties. This includes reimbursement for any expenses incurred…

Contesting a will in court can be an uphill battle. However, in certain circumstances, an interested party can have a good chance of winning.

If an executor fails to carry out the terms of a will, there are serious consequences. Learn more about the options available in case this happens.

Historically, illegitimate children had no rights to inherit their parents' estate. However, states now generally give illegitimate children the…

The length of time it takes to probate a will in Texas depends on a number of different factors. Read here to learn more.