What options do I have if I disagree with the terms of a will or a trust left to me and my siblings?

While I would generally agree, that you do not have the right to change the terms, there may be a judicial or non-judicial modification available...

1st will was drawn up & filed by a lawyer, years later a 2nd will was drawn up and notarized, but not filed, which one is good?

Are you saying it was not filed before or after death. They are not filed before death, but if it was not given to the court as part of the...

Steps in petitioning parent?

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If there is a POD then you might hire an attorney to contac the bank before having to do a probate or file a lawsuit. Sometimes, we find that out...

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Owner of single family home marries after purchase. The deed remains only in the owner's name.

Spouse is entiled to life estate or 50% if they make the timely election. The spouse needs to visit with a probate attorney ASAP as there are time...

Sold home that I recv'd in a friend's will-not blood relative. What is cost basis?

If you inherited the home, the cost basis is the value on the date he died.

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Statutory fees for summary adminitration are $1500 if less than $75,000 in assets. Each lawyer is free to set their own fees and some charge less....

Can an executor block a sibling from his share of an estate. the only worry is on the sale of the house.

Generally the home is outside probate. If the home, is homestead, it is not subject to the claims of creditors nor can it be used to pay bills or...

I have a revocable trust with the only thing in it is my house. The trust was registered with the county.

a reverse mortgage is a type loan where the only asset they can go against is the home equity. If there is no enough equity, then there is nothing...

My mother lived in Texas and passed away she left a will and a power of attorney. Does that power of attorney continue after dea

WHile this is a Texas question, I am licensed in Texas also. A POA is not effective after the death of the person who creates it, just like in...