You can't get letters of administration or letters testamentary after 4 years. I think what you need to do is try to probate the will as a...

Who becomes the administrator of an estate if all executors mentioned in a will are disqualified or waive their right?

An "interested party" can apply to be administrator which II this case can be you, and wife. Hire a lawyer to begin the process

My mother found a rusted up razorblade in her food.

If you wish to pursue something legally, and I guess you do although you don't ask a question, then it is a personal injury claim. I have added...

What happens to the house in Texas?

Verbal wills are as good as the paper they're not written on. If the will is probated, the per stripes distribution leaves your deceased's sister...

Two friends purchase house under both names, one friend dies from cancer, what happens to the mortgage?”

The written statement only has legal validity if it is considered a holographic will. It must clearly be intended to be a will and must be solely...

My husbands kids are talking about what they can get my home was mine and paid for when we got married

Your husband's estate could have a community property claim, but 1) you are the sole beneficiary of the will and 2) you have homestead rights. ...

The only safe advice for an attorney to give is to probate both wills. Yes, it is double the cost because they can't be "jointly probated". ...

What happens to my husbands estate if he died without a will?

You need to hire a probate attorney ASAP. Know there are fine ones in Palestine. Rest assured that you get to keep living in your home for life....

My father appointed me sole beneficiary and executor my grandmother was a cosigner on his account.

Mr. Zelinger is correct. Most Texas accounts are right of survivorship accounts, if there are joint signers. This could be an exception, and you...

The devil is in the detailed language of the will, but it sounds like you have a life estate. The niece and 2 others have a remainder interest (so...