How do I get title to my deceased parents' home?

The affidavit will probably not clarify title. When Mom died, Dad normally would be her heir, but he is presumed to have pre-deceased her because...

Do your children have to be mentioned in a will ? Shouldn't they get a copy of the will before it goes to Probate?

The will should be probated to transfer real estate and bank accounts, and if probated, you can get a copy of the will from the County Clerk. ...

How are wills in TX typically handled - probate, muniment of title, some other way, or none of the above?

Muniment of title (MT) is a shortcut procedure that, in my opinion, should be rarely used. You don't save any significant legal fees with MT,...

How long does it take for the family to receive 401k and retirement when both parents passed away

A 401K plan should have a beneficiary designation; you receive some or all of the money depending on the designation. The plan administrator...

My sister ran away 2 days ago. I am her legal guardian. She is mentally ill and I have already reported her missing.

You should have an attorney who works with you on this guardianship, and you should consult with that attorney or hire one. I wouldn't advise SSI...

How do we change the benificiaries on our trust ?We want to take off four of our children and just put on one.

Trusts should never be modified without the assistance of an attorney. The Trust needs to be amended to accomplish what you want. Apparently it...

Probate question...

The next cheapest alternative is a small estate affidavit, which is filed with court, and maybe the bank would accept that. Ask first.

I am not aware of any statute that sets a fixed time. Reasonable is the guideline. I would give them one more notice, served in a manner than...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

Over time, yes, it is possible to establish title by adverse possession, but "clean" title isn't possible without a lawsuit after paying years of...

Probate closed for 8 yrs, how do I get my father's spouse to pay property taxes, she waived homestead rights & lives in the home

The language of the will may provide guidance, but it sounds like the will gave the spouse what the marital agreement took away, i.e. a life...