Contesting a Will in Texas

Typically, standing to contest the validity of a Will is limited to two classes of persons: 1) a person who is named on the face of the Will (i.e. any beneficiary); and 2) a person who would inherit from the testator if the Will was invalid.  The most common grounds, or reasons, for contesting a [...]

By |2024-08-07T14:03:14+00:00August 7th, 2024|Wills and Trusts|Comments Off on Contesting a Will in Texas

How an Executor of “The Will” Might Be Breaching His/Her Fiduciary Duty

The executor of a Texas will is the person chosen by the deceased to administrate the provisions of the will of his/her estate. The executor must be at least eighteen years old and have no prior felony convictions. Executors are usually family members, accountants, or lawyers. The duties of the executor start at the time [...]

By |2024-07-25T17:06:01+00:00July 25th, 2024|Wills and Trusts|Comments Off on How an Executor of “The Will” Might Be Breaching His/Her Fiduciary Duty

Children Born Outside of Marriage: Unknown Descendants that May Inherit

Creating a Will is extremely important for individuals that have a sizable estate in the Dallas and DFW metroplex. Time and time again, individuals refuse to properly prepare for death and do not see the proper preparation of a legal and valid will as a necessity.  When you refuse to prepare a Will, then your [...]

By |2024-06-27T01:25:25+00:00June 27th, 2024|Wills and Trusts|Comments Off on Children Born Outside of Marriage: Unknown Descendants that May Inherit
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