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My father recently passed away and we can't find his will. Is there any way to find out if he filed one?
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Answered on March 06, 2014
My condolences on your loss. You can ask the Court to compel his wife to produce the will. If you think it may be in a safe deposit box you can get...
Can you file a motion to dismiss a probate in Texas?
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Answered on March 06, 2014
It's not clear from your fact pattern what stage of the process you are in, but if an executor has been appointed and you have learned there are no...
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My Mother had TWO wills. The 2nd of-cours over riding the first. I have never seen the original will. Can that will be found?
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Answered on March 06, 2014
If the 2nd will revokes the 1st, and you don't believe the 2nd will was a product of duress or fraud or that your mom lacked capacity, it really...
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My mom has dementia,my brother is talking care of her,he has rented out her house and done away withall her thing can he do this
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Answered on March 06, 2014
You've gotten some good advice already. I would just note that while the permanent guardianship process takes several months, if you believe it's...
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My aunt's son is ripping her off. Can my aunt (91 yrs old) be legally helped even if it appears that she doesn't want any help?
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Answered on March 05, 2014
I see that you're in Dallas. If that's where your aunt lives too, I suggest you contact the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program...
Can you change guardianship of children in TX under a Codicil? If so, what is required and can I use an on-line form for TX?
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Answered on March 05, 2014
You've gotten some excellent advice from other posters. I would only add to that that if you drafted the original will fairly recently the attorney...
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My husband lives in a home that was joint owned by his grandmother and grandfather and the grandmother died about 10years ago.
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Answered on March 04, 2014
This will be a little complicated in that the property may need to pass through 2 estates. A local probate attorney can advise as to your best...
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Do i need an estate lawyer if there is already one on the probate?
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Answered on March 04, 2014
Beneficiaries aren't required to get their own attorney but if they believe the executor is acting inappropriately, they want to contest the will,...
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What will i have to do to get legal guardianship of my father?
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Answered on March 04, 2014
My condolences on what must be a difficult situation. Guardianship may or may not be the most appropriate option for you. If your dad still has...
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Will
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Answered on March 04, 2014
Yes, a Texas will can serve to pass your property to family members in another country. If you are asking whether you can do it yourself the answer...
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