Questions answered by David Alan Stephan

Archived

How do i get legal help on a life policy that i am the beneficiary on 100 percent.

David's answer | Answered on June 23, 2016

It sounds like the insurance company was unsure who to pay the proceeds to and filed what is called an interpleader action to let the court sort...

Archived

My dad died in California. He left a will that said I inherited his Texas oil interest. Is probate necessary?

David's answer | Answered on June 23, 2016

You left open some issues here. You said your Dad died in California. Was he living in California, or was his residence here? Was his Will...

Archived

What is the proper way of pressing charges for a family member who forged multiple signatures to commit fraud?

David's answer | Answered on June 22, 2016

If the case was settled in a probate estate, you should talk to an experienced probate attorney. If the case was file as part of a usual lawsuit,...

Archived

What are my options to contest my mother's Will that is 7 years old and was coerced to sign what was drafted?

David's answer | Answered on June 18, 2016

You should consult a Texas Probate and Litigation attorney to discuss your options. I agree that without additional information showing that your...

Archived

My husband passed away 10/15/2015. We only have a shared home. My husband has a will & what procedure do I follow to probate?

David's answer | Answered on June 17, 2016

Let me provide a slightly different solution. If the only issue is title to your home, all you are really concerned with is passing good title on...

Archived

What can I do about my biological father leaving his entire estate to two mentally incompetent adopted daughters.

David's answer | Answered on June 17, 2016

You should consult with an attorney familiar with Probate and Litigation. If you a named beneficiary in the Will, you may be able to challenge the...

Archived

Looking for some help executing a default judgement in Collinsville, IL, how do I do that

David's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

You will have to take the Texas judgment and make it an Illinois judgment -- that is a process called "domestication." You will need a local...

Archived

How do I receive a refund?

David's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

You should consult a local attorney. Your best course of action may be to simply have a demand letter sent on your behalf. Otherwise a lawsuit...

Archived

Father recently died, no will, how do I get his assets?

David's answer | Answered on June 07, 2016

A power of attorney will not work. POA's lose their validity upon death of the principal. Without a Will, you can still open a probate matter to...

Archived

Executor of Will question

David's answer | Answered on June 02, 2016

Yes, an attorney is necessary to file the application to probate the Will and have you appointed as Executor. As Executor you will be required to...

David Alan Stephan's Answers (151)

How do i get legal help on a life policy that i am the beneficiary on 100 percent.

My dad died in California. He left a will that said I inherited his Texas oil interest. Is probate necessary?

What is the proper way of pressing charges for a family member who forged multiple signatures to commit fraud?

What are my options to contest my mother's Will that is 7 years old and was coerced to sign what was drafted?

My husband passed away 10/15/2015. We only have a shared home. My husband has a will & what procedure do I follow to probate?

What can I do about my biological father leaving his entire estate to two mentally incompetent adopted daughters.

Looking for some help executing a default judgement in Collinsville, IL, how do I do that

How do I receive a refund?

Father recently died, no will, how do I get his assets?

Executor of Will question