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Many died from COVID without leaving behind wills. Probate courts feel the impact.

  • Sabri Ben-Achour
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    A portrait of Omar Morales' mother, Graciela Correa Morales, who died of COVID-19 in 2020, as seen in his home in San Antonio, Texas on May 7.

    Graciela Correa Morales died of COVID-19 at 72. She hadn't drawn up a will before her death, so her family is trying to figure out what to do with her belongings and assets. Gabriel C. Pérez/Texas Standard

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    Probate court cases rise as people die from COVID without wills

    by Joy Díaz Oct 12, 2021
    In Texas, probate court judges say they are trying to manage a huge increase in cases, with families left to sort out a loved one's affairs.

    Profit bumps could aid drugstores' evolution into health care centers

    by Amanda Peacher Oct 12, 2021
    Many retail pharmacies are trying to expand even more to become health care hubs. 

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