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In re: Estate of Robert Scott Masters, Deceased reveals the price to be paid for failing to timely admit a will to probate or as a muniment of title. Know this about...
In re Robinett, TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS decided under Section 55.001 of Texas Estates Code, requires that order appointing a temporary administrator set the amount of bond to be given by the appointee. Moreover, Texas Estates Code generally requires into a fiduciary bond
Texas case Clark v. Clark brothers sued a 3rd brother regarding 3rd brother’s ability to be trustee of a trust due to a traumatic brain injury. The court of appeals first analyzed whether it had jurisdiction over the appeal from interlocutory order testamentary trust that held a family business
The Texas Estates Code requires an out-of-state fiduciary to appoint the Secretary of State as the fiduciary's agent for service of process.
In an attempt to invalidate mortgage liens without affording lienholders due process, borrowers (and purchasers of real estate subject to a mortgage lien) sometimes pursue quiet title...