Introduction Probate is the legal process of distributing a deceased person’s assets to their heirs. If you live in San Antonio, Texas and are named in someone’s will as an executor, or if you are an heir to an estate, you may have to go through probate. The process can be complicated, but this article...KEEP READING

Introduction When you die, your will is probated. Probate is the process of validating and formalizing a will. This article will teach you about which county you must probate a will in Texas if the decedent was deemed insane. Legal Terminology Administrator with will annexed: This means the original executor named in the will was...KEEP READING

When a family member disappears without a trace, their loved ones face agonizing uncertainty about whether the person is alive or dead. Years may pass without any contact or evidence of what happened. Eventually, families need closure and practical resolution of the missing person’s legal and financial affairs—but they cannot simply assume death has occurred....KEEP READING

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