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How to Use the Bill of Review in Probate Disputes

June 2, 2024,
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...
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Inherited Retirement Accounts: The Basics

June 2, 2024,
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....
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To Whom Do Executors Owe a Fiduciary Duty?

June 2, 2024,
A fiduciary is a person who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with another party. If a person is a fiduciary, they have what is called a fiduciary duty to that party. A fiduciary duty can exist in several special relationships or circumstances and the type of duty that exists between a fiduciary...
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“I Didn’t Know” Defense for Not Complying with Probate Deadlines

June 2, 2024,
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...
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Estate Planning for Blended Families & Minor Children

June 2, 2024,
One of the most challenging fact patterns when it comes to estate planning is the blended family, such as a couple who get divorced and there are children from later marriages. This gets particularly difficult to plan for when minor children are involved. The combination of step-children and minor children can result in some odd...
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Do All Will Beneficiaries Need to Participate in a Will Contest?

June 2, 2024,
Generally, all interested parties have to be included in the litigation. This is a fundamental rule in our system of justice. There are times when this is not required, however. There are instances where the rules say that interested parties do not have to be joined. This is often to avoid unnecessary delays or to...
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When Is a Probate Estate Legally Closed in Texas?

June 2, 2024,
When someone goes through the process of probating an estate, this usually means that they will have to gather, manage, and distribute the deceased’s assets. This process can take quite some time in a Texas probate. In fact, in most cases, the probate administration is never closed. The probate stays open indefinitely. The In re...
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Evidentiary Standard in Texas Probate Cases: Preponderance of Evidence

June 2, 2024,
Most litigation matters are decided based on evidentiary standards. The winner is the one that presents enough evidence based on the evidentiary standard that applies. This might seem to provide clear-cut rules, but it doesn’t. The standards are not clear and when one standard is to be applied over another is also not clear. The...
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How to Handle Small Estates in Texas with Limited Assets

June 2, 2024,
Not everyone has significant assets when they die. Some of us die owning just a bank account, a no-so-expensive home, some personal effects, or a combination of these assets. While the value of these assets may be nominal, they still have value and, likely, there are heirs that would like to have the assets. This...
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What Should You Do If a Will is Invalid?

June 2, 2024,
If you doubt the validity of a will, there are a few things you can do. You can file a petition with the court to have the will probated, or you can file an objection to the probate. If you have grounds to believe that the will is invalid, the court will investigate your claims...
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