Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

When a person dies and leaves a spouse and the spouse dies twelve years later, can the beneficiaries from first will have claim to the second will?


Asked on 2/15/13, 3:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

David Leon David L. Leon, P.C.

Possibly. Although a will typically becomes worthless four years after the death of the testator, there is an argument that might give you some relief if you can show you weren't at fault for not probating within the four years.

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Answered on 2/15/13, 3:25 pm


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