My father recently died. His wife is in a constant care facility. Do I have a claim to his house.

There are a lot of "ifs" in this situation. First, we would need to know for sure whether or nopt there's a will. Then, we need to know if the...

Do I co-own the farm that my wife co-owned with her sister and do I need to go to probate?

The above answer is correct: You will need some sort of probate to clear up title. The will needs to be legally recognized before title can get...

If my auntie gave me power of attorney and she dies does that make me power of attorney over her estate without a will?

No, the power of attorney is ineffective upon death. If you want power with regard to her estate after she dies , she needs to write a will...

What can I (and 3 other siblings) do to get the one sibling acting as Executrix to our parents small estate to pay the taxes NOW

Many law offices offer free consultations. It would be well worth your time to schedule one with a probate attorney near you.

My wife died and no will. She has 3 grand kids in england. Im selling house. Do I have to split equity 50 50.

You should contact an attorney locally for a free consultation. You will probably need some kind of probate to handle title to the property. How...

Your probate attorney should be able to handle this for you. You may need live testimony of witnesses in order to "prove-up" the Will in probate...

The attorney won't talk to you because he represents the executor, not the estate. You should hire your own attorney as soon as possible. You...

Brother in law didnt have a will but found a signed letter stating who inherits what is that legal in texasi

It could be legal if it meets certain requirements for a handwritten will. Look up Texas Probate Code Sections 60 and 84, or you can schedule a...

Assistance after wifes death

Ask the bank if her account is titled as "joint tenant with right of survivorship" or P.O.D. If it is, then she probably left a benificiary...

Can I die with my boots on. Or will they be taken away?

As far as I know, you can die with whichever shoe choice you desire. I don't think there has been caselaw specifically addressing this...