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“Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” – Ambrose Bierce Death comes to us all, and celebrities are no different than the rest of us in that regard. Their families, like most, have...

In a contingency fee arrangement, an attorney agrees to represent a client without requiring upfront payment. Instead, the attorney will receive a percentage of any recovery obtained through the case, usually between 33 and...

In a will contest, expert witnesses can provide valuable information and testimony to support a party’s position. Their expertise helps the court understand complex issues and make informed decisions. The type of...

A common law spouse can inherit from a decedent’s estate whether the decedent died with or without a valid will. In Texas estate law, a common-law spouse is afforded the same rights and privileges...

A deposition is a pretrial discovery tool used in civil litigation, including will contests, to gather information from witnesses and parties involved in the case. During a deposition, an attorney will ask questions of...