I'm sorry to learn of your spouse's passing. If your husband had a will, it should be probated. It establishes, through judicial record, that...

The answer depends on the executor's agreement with the law firm. Some lawyers will charge lower rates, but leave the case behind once the letters...

First question, is the mobile home permanently attached to the real estate (land)? How is it titled? Second, who owns the land? (does your father...

How can I go through probate if one of my grandparents’ heirs is in a different country due to deportation laws?

I'm sorry to learn of your grandparents' deaths. To answer your question, you will need to establish the property rights of the heirs of the first...

Can "proof of will not produced in court" backed bya witness who "heard the will read" bythe testator beat an intestate default?

You're going to have to overcome the presumption that the lost will was revoked. That's not an easy one to do. You will need to prove the contents...

How can I amend my will in the state of Texas?

There are a few ways to change your will: 1. If the changes are minor, you can do a "codicil" to your will. This is typically a short document...

I'm sorry to learn of the situation. If the mother has lucid periods, she may want to execute a power of attorney during a lucid period so you can...

How can I remove deceased spouse from deed?

I'm sorry to learn of your spouse's passing. Before I can answer your question, I need to know the following: 1. What did you do on the house...

You'll need to hire local counsel in the county where the probate case is filed. They can file an answer and objection for you. You don't have to...

Is there any way I can recover my deceased father's 401k and insurance benefits from my mother?

It's possible. The general rule is that beneficiary designations control. There is an exception under state law for divorces. Typically, if the...