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.
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Tag: Elder abuse
England Seeing Increase in Will Contest
England seeing an increase in will contest, why? For the same reasons Texas is seeing an increase in will contest. I have previously written on why contesting a will has become more common. You can view that article here. An...
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Relationship Poisoning And Undue Influence
Relationship poisoning is a from of undue influence in Texas. Relationship poisoning is a ground for contesting a will in Texas.
Read MoreElder Abuse Is Increasing
Elder abuse is increasing, often at the hands of those closest. In an article in the Arizona Daily Star by Patrick McNamara, which was published on their website, tucson.com, the paper reported that law enforcement is seeing an...
Read MoreDo you or your heirs own your body?
No, says the Texas Supreme Court in a recent decision, Evanston Ins. Co. v. Legacy of Life, 11-0519. In the Legacy case, an insurance company did not want to pay when their insured, a non-profit tissue harvesting organization,...
Read MoreWhat are six common reasons for contesting wills?
A law professor who teaches probate and estate planning has listed six common reasons why people contest wills. Prof. Gerry Beyer’s paper is here. The paper also recommends a proper procedure for the execution of wills. It...
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Can a murderer inherit his victim’s property?
Legally, he can. Practically, he can’t. The Texas State Constitution has a provision that...
Read More11 Signs Of Elder Financial Abuse.
What are the Signs The United States government’s Administration on Aging, a part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, identifies the major types of elder abuse such as physical abuse, sexual abuse,...
Read MoreWhat do you do if you think that an elderly person is being exploited?
In Texas, there is a statute that requires you to report the exploitation if you have reason to believe that it is taking place. The statute reads “a person having cause to believe that an elderly or disabled person is in the...
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