Why Harold Simmons’ will should not be sealed
FOIFT2014-01-28T14:42:16-06:00By Paul Watler Column published in The Dallas Morning News Jan. 27, 2014 The executor of the estate of billionaire Harold Simmons has asked a Dallas County probate court to seal the late billionaire’s will and probate file. The papers should be closed because people who disagree with Simmons’ controversial political activity might want to have a look, according to the motion. No one but his widow and sole heir has a legitimate need to review the probate file, the court was told. The motion also cited the privacy and safety of his beneficiary and security of estate assets to justify [...]