Topic
Trust Litigation
146 published works
Archer Estate & Trust Litigation Law
Steven Mignogna is Lead Author on Estate and Trust Litigation Treatise
By Archer & Greiner, P.C.
Archer partner Steven K. Mignogna has led a team of Archer attorneys and contributing editors from other firms in publishing Estate and Trust Litigation, the fully updated fourth edition of the authoritative text…
The Fiduciary Litigator
Court Rules On Personal Jurisdiction In A Trust Dispute, Holding That In Rem Jurisdiction Still Requires Personal Contacts With A Defendant, But Otherwise Affirming The Trial Court’s Denial Of An Objection To Personal Jurisdiction
In Hooten v. Collins, a dispute arose between the trustee of a Texas trust and a beneficiary who resided overseas regarding the distribution of trust assets, which primarily consisted of…
Gulf Coast Business Law Blog
Liskow Attorneys Secure Fifth Circuit Victory for Charitable Foundations in Trust Dispute
By Philip Kirk Jones, Kelly Scalise
On January 23, 2025, Philip Kirk Jones and Kelly Scalise secured a significant appellate victory for two charitable foundations, The Marshall Heritage Foundation and Marshall Legacy Foundation (“Foundations”), in a…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Professor Explains Legal Background Behind Murdoch Trust Dispute
Rupert Murdoch, the 93-year-old media magnate with holdings such as Fox News and The Wall Street Journal, recently lost a legal battle to amend the terms of his family trust.…
The Fiduciary Litigator
Court Affirmed Order Reinstating Receivership While Case Was On Appeal
In Bogle v. Bass, a trial court granted a motion for receivership in a trust dispute under "under the rules and principles of equity" under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies…
Archer Estate & Trust Litigation Law
Evidence in Trust and Estate Litigation
Melissa Dibble will participate in the “Evidence in Trust and Estate Litigation” panel on October 10. The panel of experienced trust and estate litigators will discuss the rules of evidence and…
The Fiduciary Litigator
Court Reversed Summary Judgment On Whether A Person Was The Current Trustee And On Certain Modification Claims But Affirmed Summary Judgment Rejecting Termination Of The Trust And On Other Modification Claims
In Crossley v. Crossley, a plaintiff, who was the beneficiary of, or had the power to designate the beneficiary, in two trusts established by his mother, and he filed suit…
O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. Articles
Navigating Trust Litigation: Insights from the Tony Bennett Case
Nearly one year after Tony Bennett’s death, his children are embroiled in a trust dispute. While Tony Bennett’s fame and prominence are unique, the nature of this dispute is common.…
The Fiduciary Litigator
Recorded Webinar: Releases in Trust Disputes
By Winstead
David Johnson, lead writer for The Fiduciary Litigator blog, presents on release agreements between trustees and beneficiaries. This recorded webinar covers fiduciary duties, expert opinions on releases, relevant Texas law,…
The Fiduciary Litigator
Recorded Webinar: Releases in Trust Disputes
By Winstead
Join Winstead for an informative recorded webinar covering trustees and beneficiaries entering release agreements. David F. Johnson will discuss: Fiduciary Duties & Release Agreements Authority for Releases in Texas Full…