If my spouse dies during divorce what rights do I have as the Surviving Spouse? A sister has been appointed Executor.

It depends on what the Will says. Many Wills have language that negate appointment of spouse as executor as well as negating any bequest to a...

Mother died left no will so house went to both me and my sister. My sister passed away and one daughter. Who's house is it now

What did your sister's Will say? Her share either goes to whoever is named in the Will, or if she died without a Will then it will pass to her...

Can a Judgment proceed death? What do I tell all their debtors that won't get paid?

You need to hire an attorney. You cannot be be held personally responsible for your parents' debts unless you co-signed on something. Your attorney...

What motion can I file if a family member illegally transferred the deed into their name on my property?

Did you grandmother have a Will and was it probated? If your mother inherited from your grandmother in 2010 was an executor's deed filed or what...

How soon does a will have to be probated after a death before people can take stuff out of the house?

It is the executor's responsibility to file the Will for probate and to secure the property. The executor can be held personally responsible for...

Only if a valid power of attorney document was in place and the signature on the document made it clear that it was being signed under a POA.

If your mother died without a Will, you did not automatically inherit her property upon her death. You need to retain a local attorney to assist...

Do i need a lawyer?

If you want it done correctly so that it does not cause problems later, hire an attorney to do it properly.

What will happen if my 91 year old aunt dies without a will or medical directives?

If you are on good terms with her, just ask her if she has her Will and power of attorney documents in place. You might say that you're concerned...

How can 2 siblings and a great niece claim property in Texas without the other heirs approval or consent ?

First, the executor of the Will needs to hire an attorney to probate the Will. Expenses of the estate are paid from the estate. Why have you been...