I live in a house that my late husband was on the deed. we did not probate his will, he died in 2006. he has two sons.

Your husband's interest in the house does not evaporate over time. The will should have been probated but may be too late (greater than 4 years)....

If your father was single a time of his death, you are an heir. If so, proceed with opening a probate estate.

There is no clear right answer, but somebody needs to sue to void the deed. If your father is competent, he would need an attorney and sue. If...

I live in Texas, and my parents are deceased I am the only child

Based on what you said, I have to assume the title of the house is in both parents' names. If neither had a will, you will need to get a...

What can be done,what should I do?

This is a serious issue that you need to address with legal counsel. Not only are there "no written repayment agreements" there are no "gifting"...

Can the estate of a Louisiana decedent (or its executor) be sued in Texas for a debt allegedly incurred in Texas?

This is a tough question, but I think it would be very hard to maintain jurisdiction in Texas. More basic, if the creditor isn't threatening by...

Husband of 50 years passed away. Do I need to probate will or is it not req'd bc all property was considered joint in marriage?

I'm sorry for your recent loss. Almost assuredly, one of the best things you can do for your children or heirs is to probate your husband's will...

Should my mom, who is 87 and owns her own home, do a quit claim deed to one of her 6 children to avoid probate?

I have no idea how a Texas will leaving the decedent's estate to all her children would "conflict with certain laws in Texas." Your Mom won't lose...

Precision in an answer for these types of issues are difficult by e-mail. Let me give you these broad guidelines, if the contractor breached the...

Do I need to probate my moms will?

I agree with Mr. Paxson that the easiest thing is to probate the will. I think it would advisable to get an executor appointed rather than...