Any assets that were solely in your father's name will be subject to distribution in accordance with the laws of intestacy of the state in which he...

I'm not sure exactly what you mean when you refer to "the statues of probate." But if you want to know all available information about the estate...

How do I know if I'm entitled to something via a suicide note?

Even if the suicide note stated very clearly that she wanted you to have specific items that belonged to her, unless the suicide note met the legal...

Where can I get a sample template to Request Leave of Court /amend petition due to typographical errors and adding some items to

It's perfectly understandable that you made some errors. But the fact that it's understandable does not, unfortunately, mean that these errors...

Can you recommend a terrific Houston (TX) probate attorney/litigator?

A "great" or "very strong" or "terrific" probate attorney is an attorney who has knowledge and experience and who YOU feel comfortable with and...

The residuary estate is made up of any assets that were in the decedent's sole name, did not have a designated beneficiary, and were not...

What are our options for my father with dementia dividing his estate before his death?

It's unclear whether your father has the capacity to transfer the deed of his own volition. If there is an existing power of attorney, use it (but...

Can we have a Personal Representative removed if the judge chose him....and even if it is getting towards the end hopefully?

The problem here is that you start out by telling us your conclusion, and then, without any real facts, you ask whether your application to remove...

What is the liability for a challenger to a Will that has a no contest clause, where the challenger is not named as an heir?

An in terrorem clause (which is a clause that says that any beneficiary named in the will forfeits any bequest to him or her by challenging the...

My aunt, who is unmarried with no children recently designated 2 nieces to be the beneficiary on her investment account.?

Your aunt, so long as she had capacity and was not unduly influenced by another person, is free to do whatever she wishes with her property. I...