Mother-in-law died & will leaves everything to dead son. She has two living siblings & one minor grandchild. Who gets assets?

Wills commonly list alternative beneficiaries. They also sometimes say the beneficiaries will be "the descendants of" a named beneficiary. The...

How would we go about getting him out of the house so that I can proceed with the sale of the house?

I agree with both of the answers above. They offer sage advice. There is a potential estate dispute looming. So, you should consult with a...

We went on claimit.gov and found my grandmother has money out there unclaimed. What are my rights as her heir..

You should really talk to a probate attorney in your area. Many offer a free consultation, which would give the chance for a lawyer to learn the...

How do I find out if my father had a will?

It might also be possible that your brother is asking for that personal info because there is no will. When there is no will, the state of Texas...

What can I do if I want to buy the estate from inheritants who misplaced will?

In Texas, there actually is a process for probating a lost will. In this case, a probate attorney could definitely help you. In case you're...

How do we handle the sale of property of which my deceased mother was executor? No will.

There are two parts involved in this situation. The first part is to get a new executor (called a "successor executor") appointed by the judge...

Intestate Probate

The real reason is because even though YOU know you're the only heir, no one else does. The courts, banks and title companies have plenty of...

My mother is deceased, and she had guardianship of my niece and nephew. How do I file to be guardian of them now?

Talk to a guardianship lawyer immediately. In Texas, our laws say that certain family members take priority to serve as guardian. A girlfriend...

Selected as the best answer

Can the sister keep us from monies left by parents if she is the executor?

You should have a discussion with the bank about how the account is actually co-owned. In other words, if you all are merely "convenience...

Sharing an inherited house with a sibling who doesn't agree

I agree with the above answer that it is incredibly difficult for siblings to co-own property. I think you'll need a probate attorney to help you...