Category Archives: wills
Legal Battle over Robin Williams’ Estate
In August of 2014, Robin Williams passed away in his northern California home at the age of 63. … [...]
Update: Warhol Portrait Of Fawcett, Contested In Will Dispute, Goes to Ryan O’Neal
In an earlier post, we talked about an estate battle between the University of Texas and actor Ryan… [...]
Should I Include a “No Contest’ Clause in My Will?
Many people worry about disgruntled relatives challenging their will after their death. As a method of discouraging this behavior and… [...]
LegalZoom Faces Class Action Suit
Somebody once said that there is no such thing as bad publicity. In a nutshell, bad news is… [...]
Top Ten Reasons to Re-do Your Will
10. You lost your Will. – While it is not impossible to probate a lost Will in Texas,… [...]
Estate Planning Conversations
For a lot of people, death and their own fragile mortality is the last thing that they want… [...]
The High Cost of Your Will
Each week, The Houston Chronicle runs a column entitled “State Your Case,” where local attorney Ron Lipman answers… [...]
Wall Street Journal Article Fails the Test
In the Wall Street Journal’s issue on November 12, 2009, Journal writer Jane Hodges offers a “Cranky Consumer”… [...]
A Peer of Your Juries
An article concerning the probate of the Estate of local oil pioneer provides an interesting glimpse into the… [...]
What Happens If Someone Dies Without A Will In Texas?
When a loved one passes away without a will, their family must navigate a complicated legal process governed… [...]
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