Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate, including distributing their assets and paying off any debts. In Texas, the probate process can be relatively straightforward, especially when there is a legal will in place and all recipients agree on the terms outlined in the will. This was the case for our...KEEP READING

Probate is the legal process of distributing a deceased person’s assets to their beneficiaries. It can be a confusing and stressful time for beneficiaries, especially if the executor of the estate is not communicating or acting in their best interest. This blog post will explore a case study of a beneficiary seeking assets from their...KEEP READING

When a loved one passes away, it can be a difficult and overwhelming time for surviving family members. One of the tasks that often needs to be addressed is the distribution of the decedent’s assets. In Texas, if a person dies with a will, the will must be probated in order for the assets to...KEEP READING

Losing a parent is never easy, but when you are a single mother, the stress and responsibilities can seem overwhelming. If you find yourself in this situation and you are living in your parents’ home, it is essential to understand the probate process and how it may affect you. In this blog post, we will...KEEP READING

Probate law can be complex and confusing, especially when it comes to issues of inheritance and validity of wills. This case study focuses on a specific situation in Texas probate law, where an individual believes that a will filed after his grandfather’s death is invalid and that the grandfather’s real siblings should be entitled to...KEEP READING

Probating a will in Texas can be a complex process, but it doesn’t have to be. This case study will provide a detailed overview of the probate process in Texas, using a specific scenario as an example. The scenario involves probating a Will in Nueces County, Texas, where the Will is self-proving and names the...KEEP READING

When a loved one passes away, the process of distributing their assets can be a difficult and emotional time for family members. In some cases, assets may go unclaimed, leaving the next of kin wondering what to do. This is the situation for our protagonist in this case study, who was told by his aunt...KEEP READING

Probate law can be a complex and daunting process, especially when it comes to distributing the assets of a deceased person. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at a case study involving Texas probate law, and the specific challenges that arise when a will is overwritten by a codicil. We will...KEEP READING

If you’re an inheritor of property in Texas and you’re looking to transfer the title of a house to your name, the probate process can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. In this blog post, we’ll take you through the steps you need to take to transfer property ownership after a loved one has passed...KEEP READING

When a loved one passes away, the process of settling their estate can be a difficult and emotional time. Unfortunately, it can also be a time when family members may disagree over the distribution of assets. In this article, we will take a look at a real-life case study involving probate law in Texas, and...KEEP READING