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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.

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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