San Antonio Probate Attorneys

As the world around us increasingly returns to “normal”, many people assume that we have put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us. Unfortunately, that is not necessarily the case. With the new Delta variant, it is important to remember that this virus must be taken seriously. Although vaccine availability is higher than ever, Bexar County is…Continue...KEEP READING

What if a loved one executes a will based on a faulty assumption? What if you can prove the error? For example, what if a loved one fails to include a family member in their will because they mistakenly believe that family member is already provided for outside of the will? Can the omitted family...KEEP READING

The CDC has allocated $190 million to the Texas State Health Department to help with unexpected costs from the COVID-19 pandemic. Of those funds, $27 million is intended for San Antonio Metro Health.  In many cities, including San Antonio, the COVID-19 pandemic not only taxed the healthcare system — it pointed out inequalities in the…Continue...KEEP READING

As the world around us continues to open up, many are resuming pre-pandemic activities. One such activity is going to enjoy a film at your local movie theater. Unfortunately, these outings do not always go as planned. This was the case with a local woman last Saturday. While in a San Antonio theater complex, 32…Continue...KEEP READING

It is easy to get caught up in the routine of everyday life. However, the unfortunate reality is that we can never truly predict what will happen. It is important to be ready for the unexpected. One way to accomplish this is to contact an estate planning attorney to have your affairs in order. No…Continue...KEEP READING

It is generally common knowledge that, in America, citizens have the right to represent themselves in court. So if you are an executor for a will, it makes sense to think that you might not need to hire an attorney. However, this is not necessarily true. When probating a will, the estate and the executor…Continue...KEEP READING

Our Texas probate laws provide for independent administrations. The term “independent administration” means a probate that has very little court supervision or involvement. The “independent executor” is left to themselves to know and follow the law. This is why many executors prefer to serve as dependent administrators. They prefer having the court make the difficult…Continue...KEEP READING

There are times when you want to have a local judge or court decide a case. This can help if the court is familiar with the local circumstances or the parties. It can also help if there is a similar fact pattern that one knows the judge or court has considered previously or if the…Continue...KEEP READING