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No Will Probate Case

Isaac's answer | Answered on June 25, 2015

The previous answers are correct. The court will not be notifying you of anything. So, your best hope of guaranteeing that you know what's going...

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My sister was molested by her father when she was about 17 yrs old, my mother never got guardian ship of her,my momma died.

Isaac's answer | Answered on June 09, 2015

Meet with an attorney for a consultation. Getting guardianship is a court process that does require an attorney. At the consultation, the lawyer...

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I am Executor of my GM's Will. She left her home to my mom. Can we simply go to the court and have the Deed name chg'd?

Isaac's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

Under the Texas Estates Code, you can take the Will to court to have it probated as a Muniment of Title without an attorney. It's more than just...

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Will probate is complete. Is executor still in charge or is he equal to other siblings now?

Isaac's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

In Texas, it is customary for the executor to remain the executor indefinitely. However, that doesn't mean the beneficiaries are powerless. The...

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Can I be added as a beneficiary to my father's will that he wrote before I was born?

Isaac's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

You are very likely a beneficiary just like your sister because you are a "pretermitted child" under the Texas Estates Code. I bet the situation...

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Does my estate lawyer have any control over my deceased mother's life insurance?

Isaac's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

You're not in legal hot water for doing this. However, death certificates are not public record. So, you'll have to fill out an Application with...

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If I sue an estate PR during probate, can he charge the estate for his defense?

Isaac's answer | Answered on March 08, 2015

I agree with the previous answers that this is not a DIY situation. You need an attorney with probate law experience. I know you're concerned...

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How do I start the guardianship process for my son with Down's syndrome

Isaac's answer | Answered on March 01, 2015

You can start the process before your son turns 18, which would be great to do. Your first step should be to schedule a consultation with a...

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What rights do we have to personal property left to sibling in a will?

Isaac's answer | Answered on February 22, 2015

You may have inheritance rights. This is definitely a case in which you would want to schedule a consultation with a dedicated probate attorney. ...

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My mother passed away a month ago, she had no will.

Isaac's answer | Answered on January 24, 2015

Your stepfather has a Texas constitutional right to continue to live in the home for as long as he chooses, even if you are technically half owner....

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No Will Probate Case

My sister was molested by her father when she was about 17 yrs old, my mother never got guardian ship of her,my momma died.

I am Executor of my GM's Will. She left her home to my mom. Can we simply go to the court and have the Deed name chg'd?

Will probate is complete. Is executor still in charge or is he equal to other siblings now?

Can I be added as a beneficiary to my father's will that he wrote before I was born?

Does my estate lawyer have any control over my deceased mother's life insurance?

If I sue an estate PR during probate, can he charge the estate for his defense?

How do I start the guardianship process for my son with Down's syndrome

What rights do we have to personal property left to sibling in a will?

My mother passed away a month ago, she had no will.