October 31, 2022
DRAFTING FOR MULTIPLE EXECUTORS, TRUSTEES, AND AGENTS
In October, Mark Caldwell was asked to present at the 33rd Annual Estate Planning &…
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October 29, 2021
Trust, But Verify- An Approach to Analyzing Trust & Estate Accounting
For a beneficiary of a trust or an estate, feeling left in the dark can…
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July 1, 2020
I Can’t Find the Original Will – Now What?
Locating the original will of a loved one or friend after death can be difficult…
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May 14, 2020
Compensation of Personal Representatives
Can I be Paid for Serving as Executor of an Estate? Many people feel both…
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April 23, 2020
How are Attorney’s Fees Paid in Trust Disputes?
When it comes to trust litigation, both trustees and beneficiaries commonly ask, “Who pays for…
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March 4, 2019
Performing Annual Accounts in Guardianships or Management Trusts
PROPERLY PERFORMING ANNUAL ACCOUNTS IN GUARDIANSHIPS OR MANAGEMENT TRUSTS WHEN ONE OR BOTH SPOUSES ARE…
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October 4, 2018
Navigating Self-Dealing Transactions Under the New Power of Attorney Rules
In many ways, the 2017 legislative changes to the Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act…
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June 24, 2016
The Shortest Route to Victory: Summary Judgment Practice in Probate and Trust Litigation
In the typical probate and trust litigation case, the ever-rising and substantial cost of going…
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June 12, 2015
Injunctive Relief: The Lethal Preemptive Strike in Probate, Trust and Guardianship Litigation
Injunctive relief is a product of the English courts of chancery; it works to fulfill…
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April 10, 2015
Elder Exploitation
According to one 2011 study, the annual financial loss by victims of elder financial abuse…
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