The Dallas Divorce Attorney: Division of Property: Inheritances and Property in Probate

The Division of Property: Inheritances and Property in Probate             I have had a few clients come to me recently who have asked whether property that is still in probate needs to be disclosed in their divorce.  The question often arises because they are worried that disclosing this property may result in the Court awarding […]

Dallas Probate Attorney: CAN MY SPOUSE STILL TAKE UNDER MY WILL IF WE GET DIVORCED?

No. Texas law provides that any and all provisions in a will with regards to a former spouse are null and void. Specifically, Texas courts have held that the provisions in favor of a former spouse “must be read as if the former spouse failed to survive the testator.” It is still important to update […]