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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...

“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 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...