Posted on October 17, 2024 in Wills and Trusts

Across the United States, between 0.5 and 3 percent of wills are contested. Of those contested wills, a little more than a third are successfully partially or fully overturned. Two of the most notable cases of a will contest in the U.S. include the estate of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, which resulted in decades of litigation between family members, and the legal battle between Anna Nicole Smith and the son of J. Howard Marshall over an estate worth $1.6 billion.

While will contests during probate are not particularly common, they are often unexpected to those who were named as heirs in a will. Whether you are dealing with a challenge to the will of a loved one that could threaten your own inheritance or you want to contest a will, you can get assistance from an experienced Parker County, TX, probate attorney.

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 Posted on September 30, 2024 in Violent Crimes

In 2013, the state of Texas passed a junk science law that many called "innovative," "pioneering," and even "revolutionary." This law aimed to allow new trials in cases that were determined using flawed scientific evidence. Unfortunately, the highest court in Texas has rejected every death row challenge filed under Article 11.073 of the Texas Criminal Code, as well as many other non-death row challenges.

Those facing murder charges in Texas have every reason to fear the outcome, as the state has notoriously harsh criminal offense laws. If you or a loved one is facing murder or manslaughter charges, contacting a highly experienced Hood County, TX criminal defense attorney from The Law Offices of Rob Christian can be the best step you can take during this difficult time.

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