Forced Heirship in Texas Probates

Scoby v. Sweatt, 28 Tex. 713 (1866) is a significant case in Texas probate law. The case involved a dispute between James Scoby (Plaintiff) and the executors of Edward Sweatt’s (Decedent) estate. The dispute centered on Decedent’s will, which did not give his children equal shares of his estate, contrary to the law of forced…

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Can a marking such as an “x” be enough to validate a signature on a will in Texas?

When it comes to creating a will, it is important to make sure that the document is properly signed and executed. In Texas, there are certain requirements that must be met in order for a will to be considered valid. One question that often arises is whether or not a simple marking, such as an…

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