Articles

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...

The cost of hiring an attorney is one of the most common concerns for people considering a will contest. Probate litigation can be expensive, particularly when a case requires extensive discovery, depositions, expert...

In a will contest, the outcome often depends upon evidence concerning events that occurred months or even years before the testator’s death. The testator—the person who made the will—is no longer available to...

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 as those afforded to...