Question about buying house with interitance when married...

I would simply add to the two very good answers you received that although you clearly need legal help to accomplish your goals, you aren't talking...

The lien is likely invalid for a number of reasons (dates wrong, spouse didn't sign contract); however, regardless of validity, the lien will not...

A man died, leaving two small children, but listed no beneficiary on his life insurance. His mother assumed she was the benefic

The insurance company must pay the heirs at law, which isn't the mother. Therefore, there is no appeal available. The mother's only option is to...

In Texas is there a law requiring the probate of a will by the executor of the will?

There is no requirement that a will be probated. If there is a need to probate the will now, the fact that the spouse had the will and chose not...

Father died intestate. Very little debt. Was married to stepmom - only heirs are me, 2 brothers, sister, and stepmom.

There is no such thing as community debt. There is debt acquired during marriage for which the creditors can reach community assets. I agree that...

In most cases, the timeshares are difficult to transfer in an estate and may require an ancillary probate in another state. So, my primary advice...

My step father-in-law just passed away. He was 91 years old and lived in a nursing home. His only asset a checking act.

I guess the spouse wasn't on the bank account, so some form of probate will be necessary. Ask the bank if they will accept 1) an affidavit of...

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When someone passes away who gets the house?

I agree with all above regarding probating the will. Since ex-gf is on the mortgage loan, it is almost certain she is a co-owner of the house,...

Do I have a valid reason to contest my grandfather's Will, and when and how should it be done?

Yes!!! Need to act right away. Call.

How do I obtain a copy of my recently deceased Grandfather's Will BEFORE probate court from the executor (my Aunt) of his Will?

Q1: You can't force your Aunt to give you a copy of the will. You can get it from the Court if filed. Q2: You should weekly check the probate...