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A contested probate is when someone challenges the distribution of estate assets or the appointing of a personal representative of the estate.

What Are the Three Most Common Reasons to Challenge a Will in Texas?

Posted on February 27th, 2020 by Sheehan Law, PLLC
What Are the Three Most Common Reasons to Challenge a Will in Texas? Wills are typically drafted and amended with the guidance of an experienced attorney. However, errors can occur even under professional supervision. When this happens, a will may no longer be valid and can be contested. Here are the three most common reasons to challenge a will in Texas. Lack of Testamentary Capacity Testamentary capacity refers …
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How Do I Know If I Should Contest a Will?

Posted on June 14th, 2018 by Sheehan Law, PLLC
How Do I Know If I Should Contest a Will? Contesting a will can be a very difficult procedure that presents some unique challenges in court. Most wills go through probate without any problems. However, every once and a while, something will halt the proceedings. If a will fails to meet certain requirements, or the will maker was not legally of age or sound mind, …
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Contesting a Will in Texas

Posted on November 11th, 2017 by Sheehan Law, PLLC
Adults have the ability to make their own Will to name who will receive their property upon death. There may be circumstances, however, when the process of making a Will wasn’t done properly. Interested persons may wish to step forward and challenge, or contest, the Will, claiming it is invalid. In this article we will …
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