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The loss of a loved one is always a difficult time, but the stress and heartache can be compounded when the original will cannot be located. This leaves the grieving family to navigate the complex probate process with only a copy of the will to rely upon. This gets into questions on how to prove […]

When a loved one passes away leaving a will, the family often wants to proceed with probate as quickly as possible to settle the estate. In cases where someone contests the will’s validity, the natural question arises: If the will appears valid on its face, why can’t the court admit it to probate now and […]

If an executor is appointed to administer a probate estate in Texas, can they be disqualified from serving if they had a joint checking account with the decedent during the decedent’s lifetime? This is a common fact pattern. It is common to set up joint bank accounts as part of an estate plan, so that […]

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In Texas, the outcome of a will contest case does not always determine who will receive an award of attorney’s fees. In fact, even the winning party may not be fully reimbursed for their legal expenses. This is because the law governing attorney’s fees in will contest cases is nuanced and can vary depending on […]