A temporary guardianship is a legal arrangement where an appointed person takes care of a minor or an individual deemed mentally incompetent for a specific period. While temporary guardianship can be a helpful solution, there may be circumstances where one party wishes to challenge or appeal the guardianship arrangement. Usually, in probate and guardianship cases,...KEEP READING
Probate disputes are often resolved using family settlement agreements. These agreements can avoid the costs and delays of full will contests. But they can also lead to additional disputes. The Locasico v. Mongrain, No. 07-18-00280-CV (Tex. App.–7th Dist. 2019) case provides an example of a dispute involving a family settlement agreement in probate court. Facts...KEEP READING