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02
Jun

Revoking a Joint Ladybird Deed

Even the most comprehensive plans can go awry. Estate planning involves making educated guesses about what might happen in the future. There are certain eventualities that are known, others that are expected, and then there are those that cannot be foreseen. One area where discrepancies can arise is between transfers made in wills and Lady...
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02
Jun

Can Family Feuds Stop You From Being an Executor?

The executor or personal representative has a lot of say in a Texas probate case. Absent limitations in the will, the independent executor has a lot of power. They can do everything from deciding what property is sold and kept, what property is distributed and when, and what the value of the property is that...
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11personal guarantee loan probate texas
02
Jun

What Happens to a Personal Guarantee When a Business Owner Dies?

The banks invariably require the owner of small businesses to sign a personal guarantee to secure a loan. But what happens to the personal guarantee when the owner dies and the business defaults on the loan? If the business defaults on the loan, the decedent’s estate can be on the hook to repay the loan....
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11resign as executor
02
Jun

Executor Cannot Resign Without Notice & Consent of Will Distributees

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...
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11notice of probate hearing
02
Jun

Probate Court Reversed for Insufficient Notice of Hearing

Probate cases are handled by a number of different courts in Texas. This can include statutory probate courts, county courts, and even district courts. Regardless of the type of court, one thing holds constant: the court is busy. Most courts in Texas have high caseloads. This is true of statutory probate courts in the largest...
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11life insurance beneficiary desigantion interpleader
02
Jun

How to Challenge the Validity of Life Insurance Beneficiary Designations

What happens when there is a dispute between parties regarding the validity of a life insurance beneficiary designation? This scenario raises complex legal questions surrounding conflicting claims and the rightful entitlement to life insurance proceeds. The solution lies within the realm of “interpleader” lawsuits. These legal actions offer a remedy when parties notify the life...
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11when a will is invalid
02
Jun

What Happens if a Will is Declared Invalid?

When a person passes away, their will typically outlines the distribution of their estate. However, there may be instances where a will is declared invalid due to a variety of reasons such as lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, or improper execution. When this occurs, the distribution of the decedent’s estate becomes a complex process....
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02
Jun

Top 5 Myths about Estate Planning

1. Estate planning is only for the wealthy 2. Estate planning just involves drafting a will
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02
Jun

Ancillary Probate

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02
Jun

Unpaid Debts When a Person Passes Away

CNBC recently ran an article entitled This is what happens to unpaid debts when a person passes away. The article cites several financial planners who suggest that debts do not have to be paid. This is a common misconception. So what actually happens to unpaid debts when a Texas resident passes away? About Probate in...
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