Texas law gives executors significant authority over a deceased person’s property. Once appointed by the probate court, an executor may gain access to bank accounts, investment accounts, real estate, personal property,...
Category: Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Power of Attorney Abuse in Texas
Jan 31, 2023
A power of attorney (the “POA”) is a legal document that allows someone (the “principal”) to give another person (the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) the authority to make decisions and take actions on their...
The executor of an estate can be sued for failing to adequately perform duties The law imposes duties on people in a variety of circumstances. Everyone who drives a car, for example, has a duty not to drive negligently. The...
This article provides a primer on lawsuits regarding the mismanagement of trust funds. A trustee has significant authority over the management of a trust’s assets. Accordingly, the trustee has numerous legal duties and...
