In In re Est. of Wheatfall, a trial court entered an order admitting a will to probate and denying a will contestant’s claims. No. 01-22-00920-CV, 2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 5503 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] August 1, 2024, no...more
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued a decision that offers guidance as to how a personal representative should respond when the interested persons disagree over the validity of a proffered will. In re Estate of...more
It is a standard requirement in Probate Court disputes that the parties strictly adhere to the rules regarding notice of relief sought to all potential heirs and beneficiaries. The recent decision of Bailey v. Bailey...more
California law is surprisingly unclear as to whether the notes of an estate planning attorney are protected from discovery by the attorney work product doctrine. This can become a big issue in a will or trust contest when the...more