The way this question is posted indicates that you really need an estate planning attorney to assist you. --- The title of your question asks about...

I need a letter of testamentary

I am sorry for your loss. Some notes: 1) If you have no money, you may qualify to have a volunteer attorney work with you for free through a...

The other attorneys have provided good guidance. Get an estate planning attorney help you set up your will and other estate planning documents. If...

Am I entitled to half of the estate?

In order to get an accurate answer, you will need to contact a probate attorney and provide more information. Based on what is written in your...

Why do some Texas wills name an Executor while others list them as the Personal Representative? Are they the same thing?

Personal representative (PR) might be considered the generic term for a person who is authorized by a court to settle an estate - whether the...

In our Texas Wills/Living Wills/POA, our named alternate Executor name has changed (marriage). Do we need to update our docs?

It is poor form for an attorney to comment on something that was done by another law firm or legal service. The original law firm has the final...

The answer is a little complex. There is no need real need for some new documents because you move, but some need to be changed. Use an attorney to...

I agree with the other answers: if you are named as the only beneficiary of an insurance policy, you should not turn the over to the executor or...

What can I do legally to remain POA of my father in case he is convinced to appoint someone else without my knowledge?

Your question does not indicate whether you are asking about a Medical POA or a Statutory Durable POA, so we will go with the basics. 1.) There is...

Ms. Giraud is correct. A person who was adopted as a child is treated by the law as equal to a child born to a testator. Any child, adopted or...