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My late husband's name is still on the deed to the home we own in rockwall, TX. Now I can't sell it. How do I proceed?

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Your husband's estate will need to be probated in order to sell the house. The title company may take an affidavit of heirship, but it depends on...

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My mother recently passed away and her 401k is in limbo. The company said her husband is the beneficiary, but it gets tricky...

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Normally the 401K will automatically go to a surviving spouse, whether there is a designation or not, simply because 401Ks are considered community...

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How do I keep her from taking everything?

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Texas allows common law marriages, so even if your mother and her live in boyfriend were not legally married, common law marriage may still apply. ...

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If you as a beneficiary/defendant object to motion to approve final distribution, do you have to notify all other beneficiaries?

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

I believe this question has been posted twice. You will need to serve the interested parties. Also, it is best to have an experienced probate...

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I need to open an estate account in my sons name. He didn't have a will and he was only 17 when he passed away

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. In order to cash the check you will need to go through the probate court. If your son's assets are less than...

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Joint will for !,400,00 illegally probated, Written in 1963 & probated in 1999.

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

More facts are needed to adequately provide you with an answer. Also, attorneys are not allowed to solicit clients on Avvo. Use the Avvo Find a...

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Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Does your husband have any living siblings? If so, any of his separate real property would be split between you, as surviving spouse, his mother...

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If you as a beneficiary/defendant object to motion to approve final distribution, do you have to notify all other beneficiaries?

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

The other beneficiaries should be given notice of any objection. You should speak with a probate attorney that is experienced in handling probate...

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Probate attorney needed

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

You will need to contact an attorney located in the county where your mother-in-law resided at the time of her death. In addition to filing fees,...

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My brother is trying to prove my mom incompatant. Her doctor says she is not. But my brothers lawyer is shopping for doctor that

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

A guardian ad litem attorney is appointed in all guardianship cases. This person is a neutral third party attorney appointed by the court that...

Charlotte D. Key's Answers (1104)

My late husband's name is still on the deed to the home we own in rockwall, TX. Now I can't sell it. How do I proceed?

My mother recently passed away and her 401k is in limbo. The company said her husband is the beneficiary, but it gets tricky...

How do I keep her from taking everything?

If you as a beneficiary/defendant object to motion to approve final distribution, do you have to notify all other beneficiaries?

I need to open an estate account in my sons name. He didn't have a will and he was only 17 when he passed away

Joint will for !,400,00 illegally probated, Written in 1963 & probated in 1999.

[email protected]

If you as a beneficiary/defendant object to motion to approve final distribution, do you have to notify all other beneficiaries?

Probate attorney needed

My brother is trying to prove my mom incompatant. Her doctor says she is not. But my brothers lawyer is shopping for doctor that