When you visit the attorney, ask him whether the Will might be used as a muniment of title. This is a "short cut" probate available in Texas.

Did the deceased have any assets? In Texas, there are several ways to transfer the assets of the deceased. If not handled correctly, the...

If she is vested or partially vested, then the money paid into the plan belongs to her. Any portion that is not vested, will be treated as a debt...

under Texas law?

In addition to a claim against the other person's insurance policy, you have a civil action against the kid and his parent for negligence. ...

Yes, the debts must be paid. Under Texas probate law, the house and other assets vests in the beneficiaries named in the Will but subject to the...

Is an adult offspring responsible for medical debt of a recently deceased parent? State is Texas.

The creditor must make its claim against the estate. If no estate has been opened, then the creditor can make the application for probate and...

Death of the borrower is a non monetary default under the terms of standard HUD loans. In Texas, your mother's property vests in her heirs subject...

Can I sell my current home and purchase another with the proceeds over $100k?

Yes. After discharge, your property is no longer part of your bankruptcy estate under the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court. You exempted the...

Can my siblings make me move and can I change locks ?

Upon death, the property vests in all the heirs subject to the debts your mother owed at the time of death. Any of the heirs or even a creditor...

There is a good chance that you will not need to probate that Will, particularly if there is no real estate. However, all debts must be paid. ...