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Introduction When someone dies, their property becomes subject to the probate process. This is a legal procedure that pays debts and divides up property as outlined by the Will (or law in the absence of a Will). If there are disputes about who gets what or if someone believes the will was improperly executed, they...
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11Can Courts Change Your Will Under Texas Probate Law?
A court must have jurisdiction to enter a valid, enforceable judgment on a claim. If there is a situation where jurisdiction is lacking, litigants, through various procedures, may retroactively challenge the validity of a judgment to potentially have it rendered void. Subject matter jurisdiction is one type of jurisdiction a court must have. It is...
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11tangible assets
With a will, you can divide both your tangible as well as your intangible assets. Whether an item belongs in the estate or not depends on what type of asset it is. It’s very important to make this distinction between tangible and intangible assets, otherwise the distribution of an item of significant value could be...
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An insurance claim file can be attorney-client privileged. The attorney-client privilege is a legal principle that protects communications between attorneys and their clients from being disclosed in court. The insurance claim file is sometimes considered to be part of the attorney-client relationship if it contains confidential information about the case. The following case gives us...
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When a person dies, his or her estate is the collection of the person’s assets at the time of death. The estate is managed by an executor, who is responsible for paying any debts and taxes owed by the deceased, as well as distributing the remaining assets according to the will. If you are the...
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11will contest
When someone agrees to serve as executor of a loved one’s estate, they usually expect some paperwork and a few decisions about distributing assets. Most people don’t anticipate that years later they could lose their position, forfeit substantial compensation, and face allegations of serious misconduct. The role carries significant responsibilities that extend far beyond simply...
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