The Woodlands, TX estates & probate attorney Steven C. Earl discusses the evidence required to support a claim or defense in estate litigation. He mentions that any claim or defense must be supported by admissible evidence. Many people are familiar with concepts popularized by television, such as hearsay and relevance, both of which are governed by the Rules of Evidence. Additionally, there are specific rules regarding expert testimony, and in certain cases, experts may be required to testify. He also notes the “dead man statute,” a rule of evidence that governs the admissibility of testimony concerning statements made by a deceased person. All of these considerations play a critical role in determining what evidence can be presented at trial.