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TEXAS DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW & ESTATE PLANNING BLOG


Do I Have to Probate a Will in Texas?
Do you need to probate a will in Texas? Texas Probate Attorney Ryan Putz explains when probate is necessary in Texas and what options are available to minimize probate or avoid probate entirely. Explore options such as Muniment of Title and a Small Estate Affidavit.

Texas Attorney Ryan Putz


Expanded Standard Possession in Texas: Why It's Already the Default (And What That Means for Your Custody Case)
Texas Family Law Attorney Ryan Putz at the Law Office of Ryan Putz explains the Expanded Standard Possession Order and why it is the default Texas possession order for a non-custodial parent.

Texas Attorney Ryan Putz


The One Big Beautiful Bill and Texas Estate Planning: What Changed, What Didn't, and What You Should Do Now
The One Big Beautiful Bill and Texas Estate Planning that took effect on January 1, 2026, and what you need to know. Texas Estate Planning Attorney Ryan Putz explains the new legislative changes and how it may affect your estate planning situation in Texas.

Texas Attorney Ryan Putz


Alternatives to Probate in Texas: When You Don't Need a Full Estate Administration
Texas Probate Attorney Ryan Putz explains alternatives to probate in Texas. Among the alternatives to probate in Texas are tools such as Muniment of Title, Small Estate Affidavit, Affidavit of Heirship, and Transfer on Death Deed. This blog article explains each type of alternative to probate tool in Texas and explains which one may be right for you.

Texas Attorney Ryan Putz


How to Get a Protective Order in Walker County, Texas: A Family Law Attorney's Guide
Huntsville protective order attorney Ryan Putz explains the process in Walker County, Texas for how to file protective order when family violence and domestic abuse is happening.

Texas Attorney Ryan Putz


Hague Convention Child Abduction: What Texas Parents Need to Know About International Custody
Texas Family Law Attorney Ryan Putz explains - How the Hague Convention Process Works. Few situations in family law are as terrifying as discovering your child has been taken across an international border and abducted. For families in the Walker, Montgomery, and greater Houston area in Southeast Texas, the risk is real — Texas is home to one of the largest international communities in the country, and cross-border custody disputes are more common than most people realize.

Texas Attorney Ryan Putz


Effective Estate Planning Strategies for Avoiding Probate in Texas
Texas Estate Planning and Probate Attorney Ryan Putz describes effective estate planning strategies to avoid Texas Probate Court. Learn how to keep assets out of Probate and what estate planning tools allow for this.

Texas Attorney Ryan Putz


Can I Move Out of Texas with My Child After Divorce? - Geographic Restriction on Residence
Texas divorce & family law attorney Ryan Putz explains geographic restrictions, relocation laws, and what happens if you move without court permission. When moving out of Texas requires modification of court orders. Serving Montgomery, Walker & Harris County.

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