Father remarried, never had other kids, bought house with new wife, passed away with no will and we want to make sure wife gets

There are several methods to accomplish this such as an Affidavit of Heirship, Determination of Heirship or Small Estate Affidavit. The best...

Is it legal for an eight year old to watch the child of another parent, without the child's parent's permission?

If you believe the child is in danger, you should report this activity to child protective services. As to the legality, there is not enough...

It would be wise to have at least a consultation with a lawyer to discuss your situation. You would likely be better served with one. Many...

If i contest my mom will for undue influence will thst stop a eviction

It is difficult to answer with the information you have provided. The potential urgency that goes with an eviction suggests you should schedule an...

You can file an amended affidavit. I would suggest you get an attorney to help to be sure nothing else is missing or incorrect. You will want to...

What is a Waiver for Independent Administrator for an estate?

The opening question is "what is a waiver for independent administrator for an estate?" That is a document that typically allows the named...

If I am named the independent Executor of my moms estate do I still need signatures of siblings on check for sale of her house?

It is clear that you are named executor in the will. However, it is unclear if you have probated the will giving you authority to act as executor....

My friend Eric's mom told him he'd inherit several expensive items from her estate. The last page of the will is missing.

As Mr. Coker stated, many counties have information available on line. However, even those that are not online can be obtained by written request...

Does a will have to be notarized in Texas? Can the executor also be the beneficiary? What should we do?

Wills prepared at the end of life are often subject to challenge. It certainly sounds like your mother may not have had capacity to complete the...

Can I do a quick claim deed to transfer this property to the siblings.? They are all adults.

As the executor you can make any transfer that conforms with the will. However, an executor's deed would be the more appropriate strategy. Your...