In Federal court you generally have 20 days to answer. You should contact an experienced life insurance attorney as soon as possible. I often...

I replied to a summons by the reply date but the other parties did not, what happens now

This is a life insurance beneficiary dispute. From your question, it appears the insurance company has filed an interpleader. By "replied to the...

Can a insurance co deny your claim against your deceased spouse policy without an explanation

A spouse has a commuity property interest in a life insurance policy purchased during marriage. The primary issue is whether the policy was...

My dad was very ill with cancer and deeded the house over to my younger sister and his step granddaughter two weeks before dying

Yes. You can file a declaratory judgment action seeking to have the deed set aside. The basis would be either lack of mental capacity or undue...

How can I contest beneficiary changes to a life insurance policy? Do attorneys do this on a contingency fee?

I handle these routinely on a contingency fee basis. The most important first step is to put the insurance company on written notice of a contest...

Divorce+life insurance

The policy is community property. Please speak with your attorney in the divorce case to obtain advice on protecting your interests in the policy....

I am executor of my fiends estate. since I'm not related could the will be challenged by family.

No-contest clauses are theoretically enforceable in Texas, but are disfavored. I can't recall ever not filing a contest on behalf of a client...

Is a life insurance claim paid to the estate considered community property?

I'm assuming that this was a policy owned by your father and insuring his life. The life insurance may indeed be community property if it was...

My husband had a life ins. policy, that he had requested and received an beneficiary update, but died. Can this be challenged?

It is possible that the policy can be challenged, particularly under the doctrine of "substantial compliance." You should consult with a lawyer...

How can we sell our land?

You should consult an attorney dealing with property and probate issues. It is very unlikely you will find a buyer in this circumstance. And it...