An estate likely has to be opened for this because the refund check is an asset belonging to her, and now to her estate. I don't know what Texas's...

It's possible that the decedent's surviving children will receive the house, but there is not enough information in your post to be sure. If there...

Tennessee's anti-lapse statute may apply here. A testamentary gift to someone who predeceases the Testator will go to that person's surviving issue...

If she did not have letters of administration or letters testamentary, she had no right to go and take all of his things. Especially if she was not...

I agree with my colleague David that there is some confusion going on here. Ownership of handguns isn't "amended." Tennessee also does not have...

If all current owners agree, they can sell the house. All of them must sign the closing documents to the new owners. But if even one owner doesn't...

It would be best to consult with an estate planning attorney in the state you are moving to. There could be other aspects of the trust that ought...

Law offices that prepare wills might keep copies of what they draft, but many states require that the original will be produced with a petition to...

If you are the one who has given a healthcare proxy/healthcare power of attorney to an agent, you generally can revoke that authority at any time....

I agree with my colleague. Don't pay anything out of your own pocket that you are not jointly responsible for (i.e., listed as a joint account...