Grandfather died without a will in Texas.. Had two sons, but one passed away before the grandfather.

Under Texas intestate succession law, the grandchildren take their parent's share (so they split half of the estate in this case). If nobody else...

A Tennessee attorney hasn't answered this question, and you need to know the law in Tennessee. In Texas, you have to be related to the deceased to...

My mom passed away about amonth ago without a will she was on social security, and she owned a home what do i need to do

You almost certainly need a declaration of heirship by a court to establish legal title to the house. Please hire an attorney in the county where...

Widowed Mother-in-law living in Texas wants to remove son from her will by using a deed with life estate; what can she do?

Well, happy Thanksgiving!? Sorry these issues burden you today and I apologize for this necessarily vague answer. The issues here depend on the...

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My husband made me trustee of the family trust but only our children beneficiaries.

The trust may very well be an attempt to circumvent your community property rights. You need to consult an attorney to review the trust and...

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If I'm filing a Petition to Remove Executor via pro se, so I need to attach an Order for the judge to sign or is that later on?

The order comes later, after a trial. You are highly unlikely to prevail without an attorney.

A contract was signed to upgrade a bathroom. Contractor accepted 2/3 money and is refusing to do job. I will not accept money.

Addressing the practicalities: if the contractor is proposing to give your money back and cancel the contract, I advise you to take it. The...

In the will there was a car, the car dosen't exist, does the new car go to that person or not?

I think the language you quote is pretty clear. The car identified doesn't exist, so that gift lapses. You don't substitute another car for the...

Probating Mom's Estate- None of the medical bills sent in a claim- Do I still have to pay them?

If you are the executor in an independent administration, formal presentment of claims is not required. The safe thing for an executor is to pay...

Are revocable living trusts important and necessary to avoid probate costs in the state of Texas?

Everyone needs a will, at least as a backup in case assets aren't added to a trust during life. Do you need a trust? If avoiding estate taxes is...