Texas intestacy law doesn't treat every heir the same. Dallas estate planning attorney Caleb Patterson breaks down the special rules for adopted children, stepchildren, and children born outside of marriage, plus the 120-hour survival rule, disclaimers, and advancements that apply when there's no will.

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