Texas Supreme Court
Raul Trevino, Petitioners v. Patrick A. Turcotte, Respondents
March 15, 197821 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 263
Summary
The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's dismissal of the Turcotte respondents, holding that they are not "persons interested" to contest Mrs. Sarita K. East's 1960 will despite their assignments and heir status. The Court reasoned that estoppel arising from their father’s acceptance of benefits bars them, and that the assignments cannot overcome that estoppel. Justice Pope dissented, arguing that the Turcotte heirs should be allowed standing based on their valid assignments.