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Q: Legal issue in Texas: Probate litigation and estate theft by executor brother
I am facing a legal issue in Texas concerning a probate litigation and estate theft case against my brother, who became the executor in February 2024. My attorney filed a fraudulent settlement agreement, claiming I signed it, after I discovered he was colluding with my brother, who has been... View More 
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Christopher R. Milton
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answered on Sep 8, 2026
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answered on Sep 8, 2026
Two things need to happen quickly, in parallel.
First, on representation: if your attorney has filed a motion to withdraw, Texas courts generally won't let a case go forward with a party unrepresented without some opportunity to get new counsel — but you shouldn't wait for the... View More
Q: Legal issue in Texas: Probate litigation and estate theft by executor brother
I am facing a legal issue in Texas concerning a probate litigation and estate theft case against my brother, who became the executor in February 2024. My attorney filed a fraudulent settlement agreement, claiming I signed it, after I discovered he was colluding with my brother, who has been... View More
Kyle M. Kinzy
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answered on Sep 7, 2026
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answered on Sep 7, 2026
Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I am a general practice attorney in Austin, Texas. Separating the settlement you did not sign from the underlying theft claims is the right order, because it can extinguish those claims before anyone examines them.
You should act quickly to respond to the... View More
Q: Legal issue in Texas: Probate litigation and estate theft by executor brother
I am facing a legal issue in Texas concerning a probate litigation and estate theft case against my brother, who became the executor in February 2024. My attorney filed a fraudulent settlement agreement, claiming I signed it, after I discovered he was colluding with my brother, who has been... View More
Carey Worrell
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answered on Sep 9, 2026
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answered on Sep 9, 2026
Short answer: This is a serious and urgent situation on multiple fronts; you currently have no attorney of record in an active, high-stakes probate case, there are allegations that a settlement agreement was fraudulently attributed to your signature, and there are allegations of significant estate... View More
Q: Is probate court proper venue for urn and remains jurisdiction in Michigan?
I am the legal wife of my late husband, with whom I was married for 40 years. There was no formal will, only a letter detailing his personal requests and information. On April 1, 2025, my son used an emergency petition to remove me from my home and converted my husband's urn and remains,... View More
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Christopher R. Milton
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answered on Sep 10, 2026
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answered on Sep 10, 2026
On the narrow legal-information point: yes, in Michigan, disputes over who has the right to control a decedent's remains are generally addressed through the probate court, and the priority statute (MCL 700.3206) puts a surviving spouse above adult children absent a written... View More
Q: What lawyer should I consult if my son's rights were violated at a mental health hospital?
I'm seeking guidance on what kind of lawyer I would need to assist my son, who has intellectual disabilities, if his civil rights were violated during his stay at a mental health hospital. My son spent over two months at TrustPoint Hospital while awaiting placement at ECF Choices. During this... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 7, 2026
answered on Sep 7, 2026
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and it would probably be good to seek the guidance of attorneys sooner than later on the issues you describe. Your post touches a number of legal areas - health care law on the treatment-related issues, civil rights... View More
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