You have four questions here: 1) Does your brother's estate need probate to access the account? 2) Who should initiate probate? 3) Where should...

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I have dealt with this exact situation before. At closing, the proceeds from the sale should be divided pro-rata among the heirs. The child...

The answer to your questions are "maybe," and here is why: In Texas justice courts, you have 14 days to respond to the suit. If you don't respond...

A text message is a legally sufficient way of requesting an accounting from an executor. The law that governs your right to an accounting is...

There are a few details that I would need to fully answer your question, but I'll try to give you as much info as I can to help. If by "mobile...

Kent is correct - most attorneys have no problem reviewing wills for a fee and offering their insight. Something to keep in mind is that the...

How can I search to find out if I was in a will?

First thing I would suggest is to check the unclaimed property websites in Texas, Florida, New Jersey, and in any other states in which your...

What are my rights to my dad's estate?

The good news is that you and your brother probably have rights to some of the property in your father's estate. You, your brother's, and your...

Is it necessary to open probate to remove a deceased spouse from a deed to a house in Texas?

When it comes to real estate, the probate laws of the state in which the property is located will almost always control how title is passed, the...