Understanding a Trustee’s Duties of Competence: Part I When managing a trust, a trustee in Texas has a number of duties. The largest category of these falls under the heading “duties of competence.” These duties can all be classified as duties of “competence,” because they all relate to a trustee’s obligation to use the same […]

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With almost 700,000 miles of highways and interstates, it is no surprise that Texas leads all other states in accidents involving large trucks and commercial motor vehicles. In 2013, (the most recent data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) 493 fatal accidents involving a large truck occurred in Texas. That number equates to 12.6% – […]

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Shaw Cowart’s personal injury lawyers are now reviewing potential ovarian cancer lawsuits for women who used talcum powder and developed ovarian or uterine cancer. If you, a member of your family or friend have been diagnosed with ovarian or uterine cancer and used talc contact us– you may have a claim. For more than four decades, experts […]

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Over the past decade, youth sport concussions have generated a high profile and public interest.  Reports of youth concussions spiked 71 percent between 2010 and 2015, according to a study of nearly 937,000 health insurance claims gathered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Historically, concussions were not considered to be a serious health issue and athletes […]

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A trustee who administers a trust in Texas has certain responsibilities and duties. These duties are commonly known as “fiduciary duties,” and they require a trustee to go “above and beyond” the exercise of ordinary care while carrying out tasks and responsibilities related to the trust. A trustee’s duties can be grouped broadly into four […]

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Halloween can be a fun-filled evening of frolicking, costumes, and treats.  Unfortunately, it can become a nightmare for your family if your child has an accident. Children are twice as likely to be killed by a car while walking on Halloween night compared to any other night, according to the Safe Kids WorldWide.  So what […]

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If you are seeking to protest your property taxes in Texas, you may want to considering the following timetable to ensure you do not miss any paperwork or deadlines. Jan. 1 Your home’s appraised value for the year is based on its condition – and what the property could sell for – on January 1st of each […]

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In Texas, a will may not be considered valid if it was made under “undue influence.” This is because the undue influence may have changed the will-maker’s true wishes, plans, or intent so that they are unrecognizable – and certain beneficiaries or heirs may be harmed as a result. Texas uses a three-element test to […]

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When you become a trustee of a trust in Texas, your job is to administer the trust, following the rules laid out in the trust and in the Texas Trust Code – and, if there are no rules in the trust or the Trust Code that apply, the rules created by Texas common law. In […]

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Will Contests in Texas When someone who is affected by a will believes that there is something wrong with the will, he or she may “contest” the will in court. This type of case is also known as a “will contest.” Since wills in Texas must follow strict legal guidelines to be considered valid, any […]

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