If your sister was not married and had no children, then two halves would go to each surviving parent. If one parent is deceased, then that...

In Texas, the vast majority of deeds will have the spouses as co-tenants and not as joint tenants with right of survivorship. What this means is...

The bad news is that Texas Law does require you to get an attorney to get Letters of Administration. I know the banks make it sounds like getting...

Can I sue the executor of my aunts estate going outside his duties to make a beneficiary take a disbursement only to pay back?

You should definitely meet with a probate lawyer in your area (many of whom offer free consultation meetings). At first glance, it appears the...

Who owns the rights to my deceased grandfather property?

If your grandfather had a will that gives his property to your father, then you should definitely talk to a probate lawyer. Probate is the process...

Do our parents' wills have to be done separately? Our father's will settled first, then our mother's will?

Yes, both wills must go to probate court, and this does require an attorney. The good news is that probate costs less and is more streamlined than...

What legal rights do my younger sister and I have?

If the executor doesn't probate the will, then you definitely can. The sooner, the better. In these situations, I normally start by writing a...

If there is a will and the executer has to sell the home and split 4 ways does it have to be probated

Yes, you definitely have to probate the will. First of all, it's required by Texas Law. More importantly though, the title company will require...

Do I need a special needs trust?

Yes, you should definitely consider a special needs trust. Nowadays, most estate planning attorneys actually refer to them as "Supplemental Needs...

In Texas, does step mothers heir own claim in home with outstanding mortgage?

Since your stepmother had no will, then the default Texas Laws define who her heirs are. Since she had a child from a previous marriage, both your...