Dallas, TX
Litigation Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate ... +3 more
Probate is not always required, but can be quite often. The fact that no debts exist often reduces the need for any sort of administration. But,...
Your facts are a bit concerning, insofar as there is a Will but not mention of a nominated executor in the document. That fact would certainly...
I guess I'm not picking up on the question. If the document left by the decedent is a Will, it should probably be offered and admitted to probate....
Get mom to an estate planning attorney -- pronto. Wills are one of the simplest and most effective ways to avoid the exact concern that you have. ...
Under your facts, the estate is divided in two at the level of the decedent's grandparents. If they are not living, half of the estate flows out...
I think that you're going to find that any of the estate assets that come with their own beneficiaries will pass outside of probate to those...
I'd encourage you to spend a little time with an attorney that practices in the city/county where your uncle passed away. Being named as an...
I agree with the previous response that this could be some touchy stuff, but only because it isn't clear what you mean by mentally ill. In Texas,...
It sounds like you took a bite at the proverbial apple with counsel in your corner on all of these issues. I understand that the outcome is...
Unfortunately, it sounds like you cannot execute your mother's Will. Many jurisdictions permit the use of proxy signatures -- someone signing for...
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