In the world of estate planning and probate, wills are crucial legal documents that ensure a person’s final wishes are carried out as intended. There are many types of wills, including holographic will.  According to Section 251.051 of the Texas Estates Code, a holographic will is a will entirely handwritten by the testator (the person...KEEP READING

The foreclosure process can be complex.  It can be even more complex when the person who takes out a mortgage dies and the property passes to their beneficiaries or heirs.   This can raise questions about the legal and financial responsibilities of both the inheritors of the property and the lender. Who is responsible for the...KEEP READING

Family members sometimes suspect a will was forged after a loved one dies. Perhaps the signature looks different from other documents the deceased signed. Maybe the person named as executor had the most to gain from the will’s provisions. The circumstances surrounding the will’s execution seem suspicious. These concerns lead family members to believe the...KEEP READING