How a divorce that is not final when the husband dies affects where his propert goes. texasinheritance.com/texas-heirship…

Is the statute of limitations extended in Texas when one party hides the information necessary to decide whether or not to contest a will? texasinheritance.com/hidden-will-br…

Texas Gift Deeds, Transfer on Death Deeds, or Lady Bird Deeds? What are the differences between these deeds? This post provides a brief explanation of how Texas treats these deeds. texasinheritance.com/gift-deed-vs-l…

Why is venue so crucial in a Texas inheritance dispute? Where do you file your inheritance dispute? What if the other side filed the dispute in an inconvenient location? This post discusses venue in Texas and what you should know. texasinheritance.com/texas-sized-tr…

Does a witness to a will need to know that they are witnessing a will in Texas? How a Simple Will Signing Turned Into a Legal Nightmare texasinheritance.com/does-a-will-wi…

The State Bar of Texas Computer & Technology Section has released its Summer 2025 edition of Circuits, our eJournal for busy tech-savvy lawyers. I am a former chair of the Section and have written a brief note in this edition of Circuits about the simple use of AI in the daily

In Texas, is exploitation of the elderly too vague a crime? See how a Texas Court answered. texasinheritance.com/texas-elder-ex…

Pre-COVID hearings: Wake up at 6 AM, iron the “good” suit, drive an hour downtown, fight for parking, sweat through your shirt carrying binders nobody ever read, wait for hours in an old moldy courtroom hoping you wouldn’t be called last, 5 minute argument and a 30-second ruling.

Your definition of "child" matters in estate planning. 👫 Like: stepchild. Legally, they are not your child. But in your heart, maybe they are. Be clear about who-is-who in your estate plan. Including non-biological children will likely require specific wording.

Good lawyers know the law, great lawyers know which cases should go to a jury and which cases should absolutely be settled.

Can you represent an estate in court if you are not a lawyer? Texas Supreme Court says yes, if you are the sole beneficiary. texasinheritance.com/can-you-repres…

How can you get a copy of a will once a person passes? This is how to do that in Texas texasinheritance.com/learn-how-to-o…

The doctor said he was 100% incapacitated because of Alzheimer's. Daughter told the attorney to get the will signed anyway. "Let them try to prove incompetence." #TexasLaw #Inheritance #WillContest #TexasInheritance texasinheritance.com/30m-will-denie…

He died almost five days after his wife, but the Texas court said he died first. How a handwritten will in Texas led to an inheritance dispute among family members. texasinheritance.com/handwritten-wi…

Letters of Instruction are so, so helpful! 💯

Survivor does not mean heir in Texas. Mother leaves mineral interest to her children or survivor(s) thereof? One child predeceases the mother; her children don't inherit! Read why. texasinheritance.com/avoid-a-texas-…