When most people think about courts, they picture criminal trials or major civil lawsuits that make headlines. However, there’s one court system that touches virtually every family in America yet operates largely outside public view. These specialized forums make decisions about our most personal and valuable affairs—often with minimal oversight or appeal rights. In Bexar...KEEP READING

Family members often assume they have years to investigate potential breaches of fiduciary duty. However, they often face a race against time to pursue legal remedies. The statute of limitations can create unexpected traps for beneficiaries who delay in asserting their rights. The timing is even more complex when those administering assets die before rendering...KEEP READING

When a loved one dies, families often assume that probate courts simply rubber-stamp wills and distribute assets according to the deceased’s wishes. Many people view probate as a ministerial process where courts mechanically follow predetermined instructions without exercising meaningful oversight. This belief can lead to surprise when probate courts actively scrutinize estate matters, require detailed...KEEP READING