Articles

Summary: Most individuals seeking to probate a will in Texas are required to hire an attorney to represent them in the probate proceeding. Probate without an attorney constitutes the unauthorized practice of law and is...

Summary: The cost of probate in Texas varies significantly depending on the particulars of a given case. The primary factors contributing to overall probate costs are whether the decedent died with or without a will, and...

In Texas, a lost or destroyed will can still be admitted to probate if the person seeking probate of the will can establish its existence, its contents, and the circumstances surrounding its loss or destruction....

The Legal Implications of a Family Member Hiding a Will and Steps to Take The passing of a loved one is an emotionally charged time for families. As they come to terms with the loss, families also face the legal...

To prevail in a will contest on the grounds that the will is a forgery, a party must produce sufficient evidence to prove their case. In Texas, the standard of proof in will contests is...