Previously, college athletes could not share in the revenue generated by their universities, however, a landmark Supreme Court ruling in 2021 enabled them to earn advertising revenue based on their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”). This ruling has opened doors for student-athletes who, because of the change in NCAA rulings, can now make money off...KEEP READING

The probate court gets it wrong sometimes. When it does, and it issues a final order, the parties usually have the right to appeal the order. There are times when one or more parties do not have notice of the probate court order and miss the deadline to file the appeal. This is where the...KEEP READING

Creating a will is crucial to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. In Texas, however, it’s not enough to simply draft a document and call it a will. A will must meet certain legal requirements to be considered valid. Failing to meet these requirements can result in...KEEP READING

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think too much about what would happen to your retirement account if you died. But it’s actually a pretty important question, especially if you live in Texas. Inheriting a retirement account can be a significant financial asset, but it also comes with several complexities and tax implications....KEEP READING

When someone dies with a will, it may not always be self-evident that the will has to be admitted to probate. This is often the case in estates where all of the assets pass to a surviving spouse. The surviving spouse may assume that they automatically succeed to title to all assets. And they may...KEEP READING