by Paul Romano | Jun 25, 2014 | Probate, Probate Litigation
What happens when one spouse dies leaving a will that gives nothing to the surviving spouse? You would be surprised how often this happens, especially in the context of a second marriage. (If you would like to discuss your rights as a surviving spouse, contact our... by Paul Romano | Jan 26, 2014 | Press Releases, Probate Litigation
On January 14, 2014, Paul Romano of Romano & Sumner prevailed in a hard-fought two-day will contest trial in the 20th District Court of Milam County located in Cameron, Texas. The matter was concerning the Estate of Carl Wayne Grothe, deceased. Mr. Romano... by Paul Romano | Feb 14, 2013 | Probate Litigation, Trust Litigation
Testamentary capacity or lack of testamentary capacity is the legal term of art used to describe a person’s legal and mental ability to make or alter a valid will. Adults are presumed to have the ability to make a will. Litigation about lack of testamentary... by Paul Romano | Jan 11, 2013 | Probate, Probate Litigation
If an executor or administrator of an estate acts improperly, he or she may be subject to removal by the court on its own motion, or on the complaint of any interested person. The following list encompasses some of the more common reasons for removal of an executor or... by Paul Romano | Jan 11, 2013 | Probate Litigation
Read our blog post: How to Contest a Will without Paying any Money Up Front Who can Contest a Will in Texas? Any “interested” person may contest the probate of a will. Interested Person is defined in Texas to include: (If you need to speak to a Houston... by Paul Romano | Jan 6, 2013 | Probate Litigation, Trust Litigation
The executors and administrators of estates and trustees of trusts have a fiduciary duty to each beneficiary to be fair, impartial, and fully compliant in sharing the financial details of how the estate is to be settled or how the trust is being managed. Each...