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California Court Reconciles Ownership Presumptions in Probate Disputes

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When Dad bought a house solely in his name, can Stepmother claim a community property interest after Dad has died? Perhaps yes. The answer lies at tricky intersections of California probate law and family law. While family...more

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Texas Statutes Now Allow A Court To Modify Or Reform An Unambiguous Will

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I. Introduction Historically, Texas courts could not resort to extrinsic evidence to construe an unambiguous will. San Antonio Area Foundation v. Lang, 35 S.W.3d 636 (Tex. 2000)....more

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Separate Property and Arizona Marital Community Equitable Lien Rights

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In Weeks v Weeks, Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals addressed the marital community’s equitable lien against separate property of one spouse. The opinion is a memorandum decision and it is therefore not...more

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