My mother passed away in Texas and had no will. My brother, sister and I became heirs. I want to contest.

You need to speak to an attorney in Texas. It is not clear what you signed - did you just give up your right to be administrator or something...

As sole heir to my parents, can I contest a will recently changed?

A person can give their estate to whomever they wish, children have no "right" to an estate. However if you think the will she had when she died is...

My partner in life did not have a legal will. He assigned me as beneficiary to an annuity, Can that be contested by his children

An annuity with a beneficiary designation is a "non-probate" asset and passes outside of a will or probate proceeding. The family could contest it...

What are the Rules of Civil Procedure to file a claim against an estate in Bradford,PA? In what order are creditors paid?

The process usually involves filing a simple document called a Proof of Claim with the Register of Wills office. There is a priority to creditors...

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Are there any alternatives to going through a probate court to determine guardianship for my minor children?

The discussion may be one of semantics - usually when you execute a living trust you also execute a "pour over will" which can have the guardian...

My mothers will lists incorrect names for the 3 sisters due to issues on married names, is the will still valid?

A will is not normally invalid (or the bequest is not invalid) due to "scrivner's error) if it can be ascertained who the beneficiary is. It would...

How long does a new trustee have to distribute the trust to heirs?

The question is very vague and without seeing the document or knowing the situation I think most attorneys will have a hard time answering this one.

My mother recently passed away. Several years ago she quit claimed her house to my sister. However, her will specifies the

Ms. Powell is correct. I would add however that while your sister doesn't have any income tax on the house now (due to it being quit claimed to...

Tax representation for 941 taxes

I have handled these types of matters and every one of them is different. Sometimes the engagement lasts a couple months - sometimes years. You...

Very confused about 1099-C and tax season.

Your W-2 is the income/withholding info for your employer only. If you settled a debt during 2015 (today) it will not effect your 2014 taxes. If...