Probate Litigation

Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, recently passed away at the age of 76. Though her estate was estimated at over $80 million, she reportedly died without a will. Many Texas residents and others all across the country are in the same situation, leaving heirs...

Taking on the role of an estate executor may sound like an honor, but many in Texas soon learn that the job is far from glorious. While it is certainly humbling to find one trustworthy enough to handle one's final wishes, it is also time-consuming and can be...

Estate planning is an increasingly common practice among Texas residents and others around the country. More people are coming to the realization that planning for the future is not limited to the wealthiest investors. The goal for many when developing a plan is to...

As one ages, mortality becomes an important issue. The individual often begins to consider what will happen with and to loved ones upon his or her death. Furthermore, the Texas resident usually addresses the inheritance that each of these loved ones should receive as...

Many people in Texas are motivated to begin their estate planning after they experience the death of a loved one. Having to go through the often frustrating process of probate may inspire some to spare their own heirs the complications and the sometimes prolonged wait...

Many Texas residents believe that a simple will is sufficient to ensure that their wishes will be honored after their passing. However, estates often land in the probate process when a will is disputed. This process is very time-consuming and can be very costly....

Many Texas residents have individual retirement accounts as part of their investment portfolios. IRAs are attractive to investors due to beneficial tax considerations. However, investors should be aware of tax rules when including an IRA in their estate. A recent...

Another near catastrophe in the saga of the estate of deceased superstar Prince has emerged. The probate procedures in that litigious estate will generally be the same as they would be in Texas, so that The estate administration problems regarding Prince's estate can...

Probate of a will in Texas may lead to a will contest when the will is challenged by those who believe that they have a better right to collect from the decedent's estate. A will contest is often based on a claim of undue influence, which asserts that the beneficiary...

When distributing assets from an estate, sometimes beneficiaries go through the process of probate. In regard to probate, there is a difference between non-probate transfers and probate estate. Avoiding probate can help Texas estate owners safeguard their assets for...