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Estate Litigation & Will Contests

Choosing an Executor or Trustee? Here’s What to Know.

January 15, 2026December 17, 2025 by Melissa Temling
Colin Smith Law - Executor vs Trustee

The person you name will be responsible for far more than signing a few documents. They’ll be the one ensuring your wishes are honored both legally and personally.

Categories Estate Litigation & Will Contests, Estate Planning

When a Will Is Contested, It’s About More Than Just Paperwork

January 15, 2026December 17, 2025 by Melissa Temling
Colin Smith Law - Contesting A Will Texas

A contested Will doesn’t just create legal complications. It can create lasting family fractures, emotional fallout, and uncertainty at a time when people are already grieving.

Categories Estate Litigation & Will Contests, Estate Planning

Must-Know Legal Terms Explained

January 15, 2026August 28, 2025 by Melissa Temling
Must-Know Legal Terms Explained

Must-Know Legal Terms Explained (So You Can Feel Confident, Not Confused)

Categories Estate Litigation & Will Contests, Estate Planning

Undue influence and wills: key steps to protect a family member’s true intentions

January 15, 2026January 16, 2025 by Jyme Williams

When someone makes significant changes to their Will under suspicious circumstances, it often raises allegations of coercion or manipulation, legally known as “undue influence.”

Categories Estate Litigation & Will Contests

Navigating probate in Texas without a will: practical steps, pitfalls, and proactive tips

January 15, 2026April 19, 2024 by GaryMavis
Probate in Texas without a will

When a person dies without a will, they are said to have died “intestate.” 

Categories Estate Litigation & Will Contests, Probate

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