Introduction After a loved one passes away, their last will and testament becomes a legal document that must be followed in order for their final wishes to be granted. However, there are certain circumstances in which a will can be modified or reformed. In this article, we’ll take a look at when a will can...KEEP READING

If you have a claim against the estate of a deceased person—for example, for unpaid wages or breach of contract or other claim against the estate—you may be wondering what to do. The process for making a claim against an estate depends on whether the estate is being administered through probate or not. The case...KEEP READING

Can a court rule to overturn a jury decision? (JNOV) A non obstante veredicto (JNOV) means a judgment notwithstanding the verdict. It is a judgment made during litigation that goes against what the jury decides. It happens when a jury decides in favor of one party and the judge sets that verdict aside and decides...KEEP READING

What If You Can’t Find the Will? The Texas probate process works best when the will is available for review. If a will can’t be found, for example, because it was destroyed in a fire or accident, or a dead person’s family can’t find it, the process is a lot more complicated. But can a...KEEP READING

Even though a probate court is an official court of the State of Texas, it is still limited to hearing only certain matters. If it rules on matters outside of this scope, its ruling might be worthless. Make sure the probate court can hear the matter you’re arguing before it. Here’s a case that illustrates...KEEP READING