If your brother died without a Last Will and Testament and is survived by children, then typically yes, they now are your co-owners. However a...

Unfortunately, this can happen. When a power of attorney is rejected, you should ask that they send your document to their legal department and...

What legal document do I need to ensure his/my children cant make the other sell our house?

Based on the short facts given, your concern is very valid. Without a Will, his children could file to send your home to a sheriff's sale and force...

Can a will be changed by a living spouse?

There is a reason the answer is usually "it depends." The law is very complex and you have to weigh certain things against others. You will need to...

What is the process for succession?

Separate property - like inherited property in this case - goes to the decedent's children, not spouse. So you need to take charge and ensure...

Vehicles after death no will?

They should be yours given they are your father's separate property and he had no Will. The OMV has an administrative policy allowing you to claim...

You are allowed to designate a tutor for your minor children in your Will, but usually this cannot trump a natural tutor - the legal father. These...

Short answer, yes. The child would have to invalidate the Will or have a successful forced heirship claim in order to inherit anything. Both of...

In Louisiana, does a grown child inherit every house their mother has after being bought out their inherited portion?

A common mistake is made when you are thinking about giving a child their inheritance before death. Agreements to alienate inheritances before they...

Does it matter who opens succession?

Yes, it does matter. Being the succession representative (administrator/executor) gives you some control over the process and ensures you have...