I agree with William in that the Texas DMV form VTR-262 can be used to transfer title, many times without having to probate a will. Look up the...

The tenant cannot be evicted if he or she did not violate the terms of the lease. I agree with William in that an executor or an owner would have...

Have Will in " Safekeeping" the appointed Executor of Estate does not want the position; what is needed?

The Court will go down the list of the executors named in the Will. Each one will have to renounce or refuse to serve. If all refuse to serve,...

Bank accounts POD

Typically the answer is “no”, however you would need to read the terms of the account agreement. Often there is a secondary beneficiary or a...

How do I get a house in my name if a will of a mother was never probated?

There is a four year statute of limitations on getting a will admitted to probate. If the deadline is missed, all is not necessarily lost. First,...

Wrongful Death as a result of negligence from municipality?

I don't do personal injury work but I have some experience with estates that had claims against police officers. They are very hard to prove and...

my mother past away with no will. quit claim and a affidavid of heriship has been notarized?

Instead of quitclaim Deeds, I would get Special Warranty Deeds from your brothers so that your future title company deems you to have marketable...

Can I file contempt of court against my dad for a final decree of divorce as the executor and inheritor of my deceased mother?

Yes. Once you have probated your Mom’s Will and have been appointed as executor it is your duty to pursue claims that her estate has against third...

What are Texas anti lapse laws if one of the beneficiares passes 6 years before the deceased will maker?

The terms of the Will control. Thus, check to see if there is any survival requirement. Absent any survival requirement, Jill Doe’s property...

A common law marriage is a marriage under Texas law with the spouses having all the same rights as a spouse pursuant to a ceremonial marriage. The...