If someone dies who only had a joint will with someone who has also passed, can the will be changed to a non-joint will?

Contact a local attorney to review the documents.

The account signature card controls because this asset passes by contract instead of by probate. If your sister is named with joint right of...

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My Mom Is decrease and I'm on her checking account what is my rights

If you are not a joint account holder, you will need to see an attorney to find out what the most cost effective way to probate the estate.

How can I get guardianship of my dying husband to supercede his daughter's Rep-Payee?

Guardianship is a fairly costly procedure. Talk to an attorney in your area about how you might possibly avoid it. Fix this immediate problem at...

What do you do if you only have a copy of handwritten will with 2 witnesses.

Take the will to an attorney who does probate. It might be a valid holographic will and can be probated as such. Either way, the estate probably...

They are asking for proof you are in charge of his estate. If you do not have that proof and have not probated his estate, go talk to an attorney...

Can I use a he same lawyer handling the will to disqualify present executor & apply of the position?

There are lots of issues here but if the first executor nominated in the will is a felon, he cannot be appointed executor by the court. Go talk to...

Can this be done?

If your mom is competent, you can change her mind and revoke your appointment as her agent in her power of attorney in favor of someone else. If...

How to split jointly owned assets equally between step children?

Creditors and spouses have certain rights but barring that, in Texas, you may give your property to whom you choose. An estate planner can help you...

Do I need a probate lawyer?

Yes, you need a probate lawyer to help you. This could be an affidavit of heirship situation which would be relatively inexpensive or it could...