North America: Family and Matrimonial

When an individual dies, all property, assets, and interests left behind constitute the estate. Estates may include bank accounts, investments, real property, business shares, personal possessions, cryptocurrency or NFTs, and other holdings.

When a petitioner offers a will for probate, and the propounded instrument's validity is contested, objectants oftentimes raise undue influence as an objection to the admission of the will to probate.

When someone's ability to make decisions is questioned – about money, health, or even their will – the conversation quickly turns to capacity. Often, people refer to "capacity" in a very general sense...

You can't have a business divorce without first having a business marriage.

Facing divorce later in life can feel daunting, especially when it brings questions about your financial security, living situation, and the future of your family.

Divorce brings enough uncertainty—throw in a property lien, and even straightforward cases can get complicated quickly. If you own real estate in Houston, understanding how property liens...

You can't have a business divorce without first having a business marriage.

Facing divorce later in life can feel daunting, especially when it brings questions about your financial security, living situation, and the future of your family.

Divorce brings enough uncertainty—throw in a property lien, and even straightforward cases can get complicated quickly. If you own real estate in Houston, understanding how property liens...