Family tragedies test the boundaries of law and equity. A spouse dies under suspicious circumstances. An indictment for murder follows. Meanwhile, the accused stands to inherit substantial property as the surviving spouse or named beneficiary in the decedent’s will. The legal system must then grapple with a fundamental question of justice. Texas statutes of descent...KEEP READING

When someone changes their life insurance beneficiary shortly before death, the excluded beneficiary may suspect that undue influence played a role in the decision. Family members who previously stood to inherit substantial benefits often feel shocked and betrayed when they discover last-minute changes that redirect insurance proceeds to different relatives or acquaintances. These situations create...KEEP READING