After a loved one dies, it can be difficult to know what to do next. One of the things you may need to do is close their probate in Texas. This can seem like a daunting task, but luckily this article will walk you through everything you need to know! Are you the Executor or...KEEP READING

If a judge has a personal interest in the outcome of a case, it’s possible that a litigant may be deprived of due process of law guaranteed by the United States Constitution. But what is the test to see if the judge’s personal interest actually deprives due process? Ex Parte Ross gives us an answer....KEEP READING

When Two Laws Conflict Sometimes the issue arises of which state law to apply to a case. Depending on which law is applied can change the outcome of a case and what a party is held liable for. How does a court decide which law to apply? What happens when there are conflicting laws that...KEEP READING

If you are involved in a probate matter in Texas, it is important to be aware of the restricted appeal process. This process can limit your ability to challenge certain decisions made by the court, so it is important to understand how it works before you find yourself in that situation. This case helps shed...KEEP READING

The monetary jurisdictional limits that apply to regular civil cases don’t restrict probate jurisdiction in Texas, as demonstrated by the costly mistake in Hailey v. Siglar where an executor’s misunderstanding of this principle invalidated years of litigation. In this case, an executor filed a lawsuit in district court to recover $100,000 that the decedent’s daughter...KEEP READING

There are four types of disclaimers. The first type is for when an individual who received a gift or bequest disclaims all rights to the gift, thereby giving up their interest in the property and allowing the property to pass as if he or she never received it. The second type is for when an...KEEP READING