In the Estate of Jackson, No. 14-16-00519-CV (Tex. App. – Houston 2017), . The Facts & Procedural History The decedent was not married and had no children. She was survived by two nephews and a niece. Six years before her death, the decedent completed a fill-in will that left everything to one of the nephews. […]
The probate process can present a number of challenges for surviving spouses. These challenges can include figuring out how to pay personal expenses when the primary liquid assets are tied up in probate. Texas law allows for a widow’s allowance to cover these expenses. The court in Estate of Nielsen, No. 06-17-00055-CV (Tex. App.–Texarakana 2017) […]
Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person’s estate is settled and distributed to their heirs and beneficiaries. It can be a complex and time-consuming process that requires careful attention to detail and knowledge of Texas probate law. If you are responsible for managing a loved one’s estate or are going through the […]
Many people enter into contracts with others to hold their property, with the understanding that the property will revert back to the original owner when the holder dies. It may be convenient to have another party hold property with the intent that the property reverts back to the owner. One way to accomplish this is […]
Opening a bank account for a minor in Texas is a fantastic way to teach them about financial responsibility and independence. By having their account, they can learn how to manage their money, set financial goals, and develop healthy spending habits. Children can use their accounts to learn how to save money, create budgets, and […]
In the state of Texas, wills are frequently challenged in court. This often occurs when one or more heirs feel that there was some wrongdoing or error that caused them to receive less than their fair share of the deceased’s estate. As a probate attorney in Houston, Texas, it is crucial to be aware of […]
A divorce can be emotionally and financially taxing. One is often focused on getting through the process and finding a way to minimize losses. After the divorce, life is often about finding new routines and patterns and making life changes. Updating an estate plan may not even be on your radar at this point. The Haga […]
Probate cases can be challenging given the different parties involved. In some cases, family members who have lifetime differences and long-running disputes are forced to work together to wind up the decedent’s last affairs. These disputes often end up in probate court. This can result in disputes and overreaching. The recent Estate of Allen, 658 […]
When Sam and Jamie’s mother passed away in Houston, Texas. They found themselves with an estate to administer but no will to guide them. While Sam resides in the same city as the estate, Jamie lives in Germany, making the coordination even more challenging. The siblings sought legal assistance to navigate the probate process. The […]
In this case study, we delve into a typical scenario encountered by our probate attorneys involving a will contest. It involves a contest to a deathbed will that was executed just before the person died. One sibling purported to have a new will for the decedent and refused to produce it. The Challenge We were […]
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