What can I do to have the family will returned by another family member who is not the executor

The Estates Code has the perfect remedy. You will need an attorney, but you have your brother legally served and compelled to produce the will. ...

Unless the bank account lists you as to receive the funds per a right of survivorship or payment on death clause, you have no rights. A stepchild...

Please tell me the procedures and if i would be better off hiring a lawyer

Affidavits of heirship are a shortcut procedure that does not guaranty you good title. You should consider a formal declaration of heirship. You...

Can my brother and I get a probate lawyer and pay them out of the proceeds of the sell of my mom's homestead?

Taxes don't have to be paid until the house sells, and you probably can find a local attorney (probate needs to occur where you Mom's house is)...

Can I as the executor of an estate sell the home of the deceased without probating the will in Texas ?

The easiest path is to probate the will. The cost may be less than you assume and there is probably a way to work with an attorney on payment. ...

Am I entitled to her last wishes of her will? 1 doctor from Texas, 1 doctor in OK, wrote that she was competent to make her own

It is unclear what are the exact facts and I will restrain from giving an answer; however, if you have a potential will contest, attorneys often...

I want to know if I have a case against my sister and if worth pursuing with litigation and the statutute of limitations?

The analysis of such a case can't be done in the abstract. Many factors determine whether the case is strong or weak. You identify many factors...

How do I change Deed of house to my name?

You will need to bring an heirship application to determine ownership of the home. You need to consult with an attorney to determine all of the...

I do I keep from owning the house my mom willed me? Will has not been probated.

You have several options. You can disclaim your interest in the estate and not receive the house or anything else. You also can probate the will,...

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Does the estate of my husband's first wife have claim to part of his insurance proceeds and/or retirement account?

That sounds like a very surprising result and you need to obtain the beneficiary designations and have them reviewed by an attorney. Normally,...