WHAT CONSTITUTES A SIGNATURE ON A WILL
A holographic will is one that is wholly in the handwriting of the testator and signed by him. What constitutes a signature is often contested.
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Category: Contesting wills
Podcast – Contesting a will with a no contest clause
Contesting a will with a no contest clause should not be a concern as long as the person who is contesting the will is acting in good faith and with just cause. If they are, the no contest clause in a will is unenforceable.
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Podcast – revoking a will in Texas
This podcast discusses some of the ways in which a podcast can be revoked as well as some problems that arise about attempted revocation of a will. I discuss a recent case where there was an attempt to revoke a will but that attempt was unsuccessful.
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Podcast – Time limits for contesting a will in Texas
Podcast added! The topic is “Time limits to contest a will in Texcas?” A will isn’t...
Read MoreIn A Texas Will Contest, Can You Waive Your Right To Appeal
Background In Estate of Crawford, 14-17-00703-CV, (Tex. App. – Houston [14] November 9, 2017) the court of appeals ruled that you can waive your right to appeal in a suit contesting a will. A will was filed for probate by...
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What Happens When You File An Inheritance Dispute In The Wrong Texas Court
If you try to represent yourself in court things can go wrong quickly.
Read MoreIs A Will Voidable Because of Public Policy
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Read MoreCan You Probate An Invalid Will In Texas
[mp_image id=”2573″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] Invalid wills can be admitted to...
Read More10 Reasons Not To Allow Pre-Death Will Contest
[mp_image id=”2508″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] Background Texas does not allow a...
Read MoreDo You Legally Know What Your Attorney Knows?
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Read MoreLondon Courts Face Explosion Of Will Contest Cases
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Read MoreCan A Will Be Signed By Initials In Texas
[mp_image id=”2439″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] What are the requirements of a will...
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