Browse 7 probate law cases decided by Texas Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Texas Appeals Court Affirms Estate Distribution and State's Role
In Re Bruce Wheatley in His Capacity as of the Estate of Judith T. Wheatley, and Tony Aguilar v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win ou...
Divorce proceedings can continue after a party's death in Texas.
In the Matter of the Marriage of Ronald Franklin Warren (Deceased) and Karen Ashley Courtney v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win out...
Appellate court affirms will interpretation and estate distribution
James Ralston v. Anthony Ralston, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over the interpretation of a will and the subse...
No-Contest Clause in Will Enforced Against Beneficiary's Challenge
Natalie Anderson v. Kyle Anderson, as Independent of the Estate of John William Anderson III, and Kyle Anderson, Individually, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defend...
Will interpretation: 'Jewelry' bequest includes watches and brooches
Katherine York and Tyler York v. Jeannette York, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over the interpretation of a ...
No-contest clause in will enforced, beneficiaries forfeit inheritance
Monica McCormick, as Independent for the Estate of Sherry Bishop Allen, Deceased; Molly Fox; And Megan Marshburn v. Howard E. Allen, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 21, 2026, resulted in ...
No-Contest Clause Not Triggered by Good-Faith Will Challenge
Maryvel Suday and the Estate of Olga Tamez De Suday v. Jesus Lozano Suday, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the interpreta...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 7 probate law cases from Texas Court of Appeals. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 7.
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