Wills & Trusts
3 SMU Ann. Tex. Surv. 465
22 Pages Posted: 16 Oct 2017
Date Written: 2017
Abstract
This article discusses judicial developments relating to the Texas law of intestacy, wills, estate administration, trusts, and other estate planning matters during the Survey period of December 1, 2015 through November 30, 2016. The discussion of most cases includes a moral, that is, the important lesson to be learned from the case. By recognizing situations that resulted in time-consuming and costly litigation in the past, the reader may be able to reduce the likelihood of the same situations arising with his or her clients.
Keywords: Texas, Probate, Wills, Intestacy, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Trusts
JEL Classification: K11
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