Do I have the right to a copy of my fathers living will? My sister the executor wont give me a copy.

A living will is another name for an advance directive to physicians. Given that he's deceased that would now be a moot point. If you meant his...

Is it necessary to have witnesses to a will in Texas Is probate a requirenent

If you write the will entirely in your own handwriting it doesn't need to be witnessed to be a valid will (type it out and sign it without...

Can an amicus attorney, appointed after mutual agreement of petitioner and respondents attorneys, voluntarily withdraw?

Your lawyer is in the best position to answer this as s/he is familiar with the situation. In general attorneys can move to withdraw.

I already filed an original petition for divorce, but have had a child while awaiting hearing. How do I file amendment?

First, congratulations on your new arrival. As others have noted, you may file a First Amended Petition for Divorce including the child and...

Mother in Law died without a will. Family doe not want the expense of Probate. Affidavit of Heirship or Affidavit Identity of

You may be able to use a probate alternative that doesn't require judicial oversight (though even that "worst case" scenario is truthfully pretty...

Can probate be avoided

There are a few ways property can pass outside of probate. If the house was owned in joint tenancy it automatically passed to the surviving tenant....

Am I responsible for my deceased husband's car lease?

If you aren't a cosigner you wouldn't be personally liable but his estate is. The probate process allows for orderly settlement of a person's...

Hi, I have a question. If the petitioner dies, can someone else their relative can bring them to the US behalf of them ? Thanks

Maybe I'm just missing something here but it's not clear what you're asking. If you don't get answers, try rewording your question to provide more...

Do you have guardianship or conservatorship? In either event, you'll need to speak with the attorney who represented you in obtaining your powers...

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I am a single parent & know leaving assets to minors can cause issues. Would a trust help? How can a start one for my kids?

As others have noted, a will with contingent trust is probably a good fit for you. Another consideration is naming guardians for your children, if...