Some of our readers may know that mediation is a part of many divorce cases in Texas, and certainly those cases that look likely to head to trial. But many may be unfamiliar with how mediation works. Mediation overview In essence, divorce mediation is an out-of-court...
Decatur Family Law and Probate Attorney
The distance the parents live apart will impact parenting time
In Texas, parenting time is referred to as possession and it is a fundamental part of a family law case. Even in cases where the parents are on the same page and are working together to raise the child, there can be conflict. In some instances, that is related to when...
Can a Texas beneficiary sue an estate’s executor?
For beneficiaries, they are entitled to bequests as part of a deceased person’s estate, but not all executors do what they are supposed to do. In Texas, beneficiaries hold the right to pursue legal action against an estate’s executor if they perceive a violation of...
Can someone with dementia create a valid estate plan?
By the time a will reaches probate court, the deceased’s loved one may have already been surprised. This is especially true when those who were expected to inherit assets end up receiving less than they thought they would, or they’re entirely cut out the inheritance...
How long is the probate process with a valid will in Texas?
When a loved one passes away, surviving family members may have the responsibility of handling the estate of the deceased. If the person who passed away created a will before they passed, the will must be submitted to the court for validation. Generally, under Texas...
