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WHEN DO GIFTS LAPSE? A TEXAS GUIDE TO TEXAS ANTI-LAPSE LAW AND THE EFFECT OF RESIDUARY CLAUSES.
Under current Texas law, if a person (a “Testator”) leaves a part of their estate by Will to a “lineal descendent” (a child or grandchild); or to a “descendant of a Testator’s parent” (a brother or sister), and that descendent predeceases the Testator, the gift will...
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS IN TEXAS
What is the difference between a lengthy metes and bounds property description, and a simple reference to a prior deed filed of record? Why does one property description take two pages, describing the length of each boundary, while other property descriptions are only...
CAN A WILL BE ADMITTED TO PROBATE AFTER 4 YEARS?
A Will, by itself, is not effective to convey title, possession, or interest in property. A Will must first be admitted to probate. Generally, under Texas law, a Will must be admitted to probate within 4 years of a person’s death. This process is known as “probating a...