Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
Probateing a will
Can the person writing the will preside over the case latter on whenhe becomes a judge?
Asked on 6/08/07, 11:33 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
James Grissom
Law Office of James P. Grissom
Re: Probateing a will
He can unless he would be biased, in which case, someone would have to ask him to step aside unless he would do so voluntarily for some reason.
Answered on 6/08/07, 11:41 am
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: Probateing a will
Not unless there's a miracle. A will has no effect until the maker dies. If he's a sitting judge, he can't rule on his own will. He's dead!
Answered on 6/08/07, 3:31 pm