The creditor is protected because the probate laws require the executor to notify the creditor that the debtor is dead. The executor provides the...

Try to work things out with the creditor. Later when she tries to refi or sell, any competent title company or lender is going to require the...

You are tenants in common and each has separate legal title to his or her half. You have equal rights to possession and can sell or transfer your...

No, it's not a good answer. You deny everything unless you are positive that you owe this. Then you research whether you owe the debt. Your...

No, but the Will needs to be probated. The executor named in the Will needs to see a lawyer. Since certain assets cannot be divided, the assets...

Did you respond to the plea? A plea in abatement is sworn and the affidavit is some supporting evidence, but I would have thought the judge would...

Sometimes we have to do our civic duty and go to court and testify, even if it is unpleasant to do so. Divorce trials often reveal very personal...

No you cannot make a criminal complaint to the police for something like this. The district attorney is the person that decides if charges are to...

As to timing of the motion to lift stay: A creditor can file a motion to lift stay if you breach the loan agreement in any way, monetary default...

I would lean your way based on the facts that you describe. In Texas, the probate estate is almost never closed formally to deal with issues such...