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Not sure whether you have an inheritance claim in Texas?
Answer five plain questions about what happened in your family. You'll see what kind of claim you may have and whether a deadline is close.
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She lost before the court ever looked at the will. A Texas daughter fought her mother’s will without a lawyer and lost on deadlines and court rules. What happened: texasinheritance.com/contest… #TexasProbate
The form said “Girlfriend.” The ring told a different story.
When a Galveston County man died, his partner of 20 years said they were common-law married. A Texas appeals court agreed.
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A widow told her sister to burn a box. Inside: practice versions of her late husband’s signature. A Texas court ruled his will, $100 to each of seven kids, was forged.
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A will puts important wishes in writing, including how certain property should be handled and who should carry out your instructions. Contact us today.
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Beneficiaries who discover potential problems after probate closes should preserve relevant records and seek legal guidance promptly. Early action may help protect estate assets and clarify what further proceedings are available. #ElderLaw #Estates #Trusts #ClosedProbate bit.ly/4qonwr6
Tragic story: A child's death sparks a family battle over settlement money in Texas. Dad tried to claim estate funds without authority—the court said no. Lessons on avoiding estate messes. Read more: texasinheritance.com/texas-e…
A Texas self-proved will doesn't need witnesses at probate... but its execution can still be challenged. It's not bulletproof.
I explain the key limitations in my latest post.
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Do you inherit if you are born out of wedlock?
Maybe if the issue is who the children are.
Maybe not if the issue is the interpretation of wills and trusts.
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A judge as an expert witness? Not a good idea.
The Supreme Court overturned a case involving a common-law marriage where a judge was an expert.
A common-law marriage doesn't need an expert, especially a judge.
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Is Your Gift Really Yours? Proving a Texas Gift.
Is a deed for $10 consideration a gift?
It can be, said a Texas court.
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Survivor does not mean heir in Texas.
Mother leaves mineral interest to her children or survivor(s) thereof?
One child predeceases the mother; her children don't inherit! Read why.
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Letters of Instruction are so, so helpful! 💯
💯 that’s why I keep a “Letter of Instruction” in the same envelope as my Will, PoA & healthcare directives
→ to advise my spouse on what to do
In case both of us pass, it has contact details for:
*attorney who prepared our estate planning docs
*executor
*trustees of testamentary trusts
*personal custodian of children as named in our Will
*tax pro
*key family members
…plus a list of every asset, account (including log-in details), insurance policy, debt & bill to pay
He died almost five days after his wife, but the Texas court said he died first.
How a handwritten will in Texas led to an inheritance dispute among family members.
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The doctor said he was 100% incapacitated because of Alzheimer's.
Daughter told the attorney to get the will signed anyway. "Let them try to prove incompetence." #TexasLaw #Inheritance #WillContest #TexasInheritance
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How can you get a copy of a will once a person passes?
This is how to do that in Texas
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Good lawyers know the law, great lawyers know which cases should go to a jury and which cases should absolutely be settled.
Can you represent an estate in court if you are not a lawyer?
Texas Supreme Court says yes, if you are the sole beneficiary.
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