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Compliance with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (2024)
People are rightfully concerned about the privacy and security of their personal data that they post on online applications.  They need to know that their information will not fall into the hands of people who have no business seeing their priva...
Do You Still Need An Executor If You Buy Our Service?
We were asked by email recently, “If I buy your service, do I still need an Executor.”  Someone has to be in charge of the “marshalling” of your assets, the payment of your debts, and the distribution of what remains to your heirs. These people...
Some Commonly-Asked Questions
Potential customers ask us these questions often, so we've compiled a short Q&A. Why should I pre-plan?Pre-planning ensures that your family knows your exact wishes. It simplifies the process when you're gone and relieves your loved ones of...
Small Estate Affidavit Procedure
Can you distribute the deceased’s property without a formal court procedure?This answer differs from state-to-state, but in general, if the value of the assets of the decedent’s estate, not including the value of the decedent’s homestead and exempt p...
What (or Who) is an "Heir"?
We’re FAMILYandHEIRS.com, so what is an “Heir”?  Let’s start with some definitions:“one who receives property from an ancestor; one who is entitled to inherit property.”  -  Merriam-Webster Dictionary“a person who inherits or has a rig...
Our Super Sale: Get Two Months FREE When You Open an Account
We've never offered this before, but we're now offering you a full-year of our Standard Plan for the price of ten months!  So this might just be the perfect time to sign-up at FAMILYandHEIRS.com.To get this deal, select our Standard Plan and use...