Does the new Nonprobate laws apply to old wills and does the son obtain immediate power of the will with lout going to probate.

Your question is a little difficult to follow, but nonprobate assets do not go through probate. This would include things like life insurance...

What do I need to do bout the house. All the family say they will back me up that heard my mother say it was my house. Thank you

Your question does not address whether your mother had a will and had these wishes (including appointing your brother as executor) included in such...

Do I need a new Advance Directive if information has changed?

If you are looking for a San Antonio attorney who can help you with this, I would recommend contacting Javier Oliva at (210) 308-6600. He has more...

Will I need legal representation

Hiring legal representation can certainly help you protect your rights. If you're already in an open case like a divorce or custody battle, a...

Can I write my own will and will it be binding if I have it notorized ?

Look for an attorney in your area who practices estate planning. In addition to advising you about various estate planning situations, an attorney...

What course of action is needed to change my mother's will?

The only way to change your mother's will is if she regains competency. A testator must be of sound mind to execute a new will and must be able to...

Estate Planning Questions.

It's good that you have started your estate planning, and designating some of your assets as payable upon death helps them avoid the probate...

I agree with the other attorney. Most, if not all, states have an unclaimed property division, usually housed within the State Treasurer's office....

Look for an attorney practicing probate in the county where your mother lived when she passed away. If your father actually destroyed a will that...

Is there a lawyer/website (council) that I can hire on a contingency basis that you may recommend to request a will?

I'm not sure about a service that fits exactly what you're describing here, but you can certainly use Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" tab above to search...