When Is A Joint Account Not A Joint Account In Texas
Financial accounts do not go through probate. The financial institution gives the money directly...
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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 MoreWhen Are You Dead For Probate Purposes, Part 3
[mp_image id=”2357″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] When Are You Dead For Probate...
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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 MoreBreach of Fiduciary Duty Forgivable?
When someone is found to have breached a duty, a large judgment can be rendered against them. If they can’t afford to pay the judgment, they can file for bankruptcy and ask that the judgment be discharged meaning that they...
Read MoreDoes your wife or husband get part of your inheritance when you divorce?
The short answer is no. The long answer is, it depends. Texas is a community property state. That means that a husband and wife have community property and separate property. Separate property is everything acquired before...
Read MoreJoint accounts with right of survivorship
Joint accounts are accounts, usually with a financial institution, where more than one person has rights to the account. Deciding what those rights are is a problem often faced in contested probate cases. The courts look at the...
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