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In general, a “muniment of title” refers to deeds and other written documents that prove title to property, such as wills and court judgments. Texas
The Uniform Probate Code, abbreviated as the UPC, is model legislation regarding inheritance and estate law. The UPC was drafted by the National Conference of
A life estate is a type of real property interest that grants someone ownership rights for their lifetime or someone else’s lifetime, and grants a
When people pass away, they often leave behind bank accounts, investments accounts, retirement accounts, real property (homes, rental properties, etc.) and other personal assets as
The probate court is a court that handles the administration and distribution of assets to beneficiaries when someone dies, among other matters. If you are
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The person who sets up a trust appoints one or more trustees to manage the trust assets for the benefit of the trust’s beneficiaries. According
Generally speaking, the executor of a will cannot take everything simply based on their status as executor. Executors are bound by the terms of the
An executor can override a beneficiary if they need to do so to follow the terms of the will. Executors are legally required to distribute