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 is the only state in the country that allows a will to be probated as a muniment of title. This allows smaller estates with limited debts and assets to avoid […]
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In Texas, you cannot assume ownership of someone else’s property by simply paying the balance of unpaid property taxes. However, you can purchase real estate, often at a discounted rate, at a tax foreclosure sale. According to Texas Tax Code § 32.01, a tax lien automatically attaches to real estate on January 1 of each
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Tortious Interference with Inheritance Rights is a type of lawsuit that is only allowed in certain states. This cause of action allows a plaintiff to sue a defendant who intentionally prevented them from receiving an inheritance or gift through fraud or coercion or undue influence. To succeed in a tortious interference with inheritance rights claim,
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The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) is a “model” legal code, which means that states must pass their own legislation for it to become law. The UETA gives electronic signatures the same legal validity as a handwritten “wet” signature for certain transactions that the parties have agreed to conduct electronically. Every state except New York
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Yes, Texas’s trust code can be found in Subtitle B of Title 9 of the Texas Property Code. While all of Title 9 governs trusts, Subtitle B is referred to as the “Texas Trust Code.” It contains almost all of the relevant provisions regarding trusts and their creation, administration, and termination. Here’s a quick guide.
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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 Commissioners on Uniform State Laws to streamline the probate process and standardize state laws about wills and trusts across the country. Texas is not a Uniform Probate Code state, and
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