My parents had TX wills leaving everything to the surviving spouse. Their home is valued under 200k with negligible savings.

Probating the will is advisable as it will effectively transfer title to the home. Unless the home was purchased before marriage, the home is...

My father passed in 2009 left no will, had a safe deposit box at bank has the keys to box but can not get into the box.

Yes, letters of administration will solve your problems. Probate/administration must be opened in Mississippi, so you need to confer with an...

Citation is legal notice of the court action (muniment of title in this instance) to be served on you by personal service or certified mail. If...

My father left money in various accounts, all under my name to be split with my two siblings...now what?!

I guess I'm the dissenting opinion on this one because I don't think you need an estate/tax attorney. The gifts, per se, are not taxable. All you...

If an elderly person dies without a will, are there any papers that have to be filed re their property?

Check with the Tax Assessor to find out about the taxes due. If your grandmother died in 2003, there would be no homestead or other exemptions...

How can I fight foreclosure on deceased mothers home if left no will?

No, it isn't too late, but don't delay in getting to an attorney's office. You need to discuss whether you meet the definition of "adoption by...

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You need a lawyer who does child custody (family) law. No need to repost if you just go hire a lawyer now!

Sister is essentially disqualified from being executor since she didn't offer the probate for SEVERN YEARS after death. God, why are people so...

How can executor (family member/lawyer) of estate(s) maintain control of estate(s) in perpetuity? Widow needs to sell vehicle.

Only question for you is "why have you waited decades without seeking legal help?"

No, it doesn't need to be filed. An optional, but rarely used procedure, is to deposit a will (and codicil if it exists) with the County Clerk...