If the check is made out to your husband or his estate, you must open an estate matter with the Court in order to obtain the authority to cash or...

As a surviving spouse, your father may have a marital interest in your mother's property. You should consult a probate attorney to discuss the...

When no Will exists to transfer one's property, your state law will dictate who the heirs of the estate are. In your fact pattern, presumably the...

I am moving this question to the "Family" category in hopes for a thoughtful response.

I'm sorry for your loss. The distribution of your mother's assets will be pursuant to Texas law, regardless of whether your siblings assisted with...

I agree with the two previous answers in that the rightful heirs depends on whether your mother's deceased children passed prior to or after your...

The short answer is yes. If you have a one-third interest in the real estate by way of inheritance, then your interest is transferable. I'm not...

I'm very sorry for your loss. In North Carolina, property transfers to the beneficiaries listed in the Will as soon as the Will is filed with the...

No, it is not permissible to devise your remains to anyone.

Has anyone explored her living space? Do you know if she had a local attorney? You may want to check with the Clerk of Court in the county of her...