First, many lawyers who draft wills give the original will to the client. There’s no filing requirement PRE death in Texas. Second, you can...

The requirements for a small estate affidavit are strict. Most lawyers charge a flat fee based on how much time it takes to do it. I've seen them...

How do I go about selling my portion of a house that my father's mother owned but the other co heir's aren't ready to see

Agree with others. Don't sign ANYTHING without having it reviewed. You mentioned you are homeless at the moment and you own a portion of a...

It's a possibility, but as others mentioned, there are a lot of variables. Here's what I would want to know before answering your question: 1....

As you have discovered, an Affidavit of Heirship is typically used to clear title on real property. It is not designed to allow you to cash a...

Can my broth transfer house deed mother left him in her will without probate in Texas?

Technically, you can establish title in your mother's house in favor of your brother without probating your mother's will. This is likely a bad...

My brother no longer wants to be executor of my dad's will. My dad died 2/2018 How can he renounce that?

He can file a waiver with the court.

Can you probate your daddy's estate in Texas if you have a felony?

Possibly. You might be able to settle his estate without having to be an administrator. There are a number of procedures that may work, but they...

House is in father's name. Mother also dead. Brother has lived in house years. If brother dies, what happens to the house?

Whose brother? Yours or your father's or your mother's? You left out a ton of facts, so let's make some assumptions: 1. Dad had the house prior...

Where or how do I get an Application form to file for Independent Administration of a will in Texas ?

Although you can download forms for this, many courts in Texas have taken the position that this is essentially practicing law without a license....