My father died three months ago. In his will it says my stepmother can live in the house till her death.

I realize that you came here for some quick advice, but I'm afraid that there isn't a simple solution to your issue. You need to locate and retain...

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Although your facts are brief, you couldn't have outlined a clearer case of a fiduciary breaching her duties. Your recourse is a lawsuit, brought...

My partner recently passed - I want to know my rights as a defacto

You're probably right to be concerned about this situation, as it seems to have more than a couple of important components. My best advice is to...

Is there such thing as free/low cost legal representation?

I'm very sorry for your situation. Looks like you're posting from Houston. If that's the case, you should consider contacting the Houston Bar...

As Mr. Fromm indicates, it does not take much to "qualify" as a settlor. In Texas, the bar of capacity required to engage in this sort of estate...

Stepfather's will in a community property state

Your question seems to imply that husbands and wives share a single Will, which is very rarely the case. In more than 5 years of practice...

Why are living trusts today often considered to be more desirable than wills?

Wills are fairly the same regardless of the jurisdiction, but the term "living trust" can sometimes mean different things depending on where you...

What should an estate attorney do when he finds out the executor has taken money from the estate?

What the attorney should do, and what you should do (unless you are that attorney) are two very different things. Let the attorney worry about...

How much is a reasonable amount/percentage to pay a lawyer to contest a Will?

Like you've found, and as Mr. Fromm indicates, what is "typical" to one attorney may not be typical to another. Will Contests in particular often...

Can the executor of the estate take are house even though it has been home steaded?

I'm very sorry for your situation, but you aren't likely to find an easy answer to what appears to be something of a complicated situation. I...