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Lead writer for the Fiduciary Litigator blog, David F. Johnson, presented “Trust Modifications and Reformations in Texas” at UT Law…
Upcoming Webinar—Bad Boys, Bad Boys: Ramifications for Intentional Breaches of Fiduciary Duties by Trustees
WEBINAR (October 22): David F. Johnson, lead writer for The Fiduciary Litigator blog, will present the potential ramifications of a…
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The main purpose of an amicus brief is to call the court’s attention to some aspect of substantive or procedural law that is raised in the case. Typically, an amicus party will write on the “big picture” aspects of an issue.
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Court Holds That Contingent Remainder Beneficiary Has Standing To Sue Trustee For Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
In In re Est., the court of appeals dealt with whether a contingent beneficiary can file claims against a trustee. No. 02-23-00104-CV, 2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 1878 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth…
Court Held Order Requiring An Executor To Make A Partial Distribution Was Not An Appealable Order
In Gaddy v. Fenenbock (In re Est. of Fenenbock), a probate court entered an order directing the independent executor of an estate to make a partial distribution of assets from…
In Castaneda v. Chapa, the executrix of an estate sued regarding the decedent changing account designations and a deed to real estate. No.13-22-00537-CV2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 3376 (Tex. App.—Corpus…

Upcoming Webinar—Bad Boys, Bad Boys: Ramifications for Intentional Breaches of Fiduciary Duties by Trustees
WEBINAR (October 22): David F. Johnson, lead writer for The Fiduciary Litigator blog, will present the potential ramifications of a trustee’s intentional breach of fiduciary duty. His presentation will cover…