How can I obtain any information about my fathers assets that I know he had, but no documentation of.

Doesn't matter what he wanted, it is what the document state or does not state. SOunds like you need to talk with a probate and trust litigation...

Given all the problems with enhanced life estate deeds and title companies not always accepting them, I would use a trust instead of the deed.

At sometime a probate will be needed to determine that the property was his homestead. Then the court order will change the ownership

Does a current surviving spouse have legal rights to any property left by the deceased husband even if he has a previous will?

YES, a previous will (one done before marriage) is modified by statute to include a spouse as if the estate was intestate ( 50 or 100% of the...

The revocable trust will deal with this issue

Statutes say 10 days or you can be held responsible for costs and fees associated with having you do it.

My mother held a mortgage on vacant property. She passed away in November and left me as the trustee of her trust.

By use of a trustee's deed. - A deed from you as trustee of the trust to you as an individual ( assuming that is what the trust says to do) ...

Regarding a revocable trust. If one family member sues another family member, is it expensive to hire an attorney to fight it ?

Like all legal question, the answer is "It Depends." Some lawyers charge hourly, and some will take a case on a contingency if the dispute is...

You should have a lawyer review the trust, any notes from your father on the loan as well as your letter to determine if it "should be"...

As a POA for a will produced in Texas but now the owner lives in Florida, should a new will or trust be developed?

Yes, TX uses community property and Florida does not. I am licensed in both and while with some states there is little risk, there are significant...

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