The document that you've likely been asked to sign is commonly used, but you may wish to be cautious relying on the advice or guidance of the...

If you are a beneficiary to a trust, how do you get documents disclosed if there is no official trustee?

As the other attorneys have pointed out, it's critically important for any attorney engaged in this matter to know who the Trustee is. The Trust...

Common law marriage. Is it hard to prove in court in Texas.

Sure, it can be hard to prove. It can also be fairly easy to prove. You've previewed some of your evidence, and much of that tends to support a...

Probate closed for 8 yrs, how do I get my father's spouse to pay property taxes, she waived homestead rights & lives in the home

Mr. Pyke is correct. Your money would be better spent on retaining a good lawyer than paying the tax. What you want to accomplish here is not in...

Can a will be contested for leaving everything to two natural children and nothing to the adopted child?

There is no requirement to leave any inheritance to anyone in Texas. Parents can exclude their children (natural or adopted) from their estate...

How have I disobeyed the law. I rent out the property w/o, 3 of 5 heir & a Will . I want to sell my portion. can I do that?

You don't provide nearly enough facts for the attorneys that review these questions to give you any real meaningful insight. You should contact a...

Contested probate,I can't afford counsel,

Both attorneys that have addressed your question are correct. First, you are at a serious disadvantage if you proceed without a lawyer. The...

My father passed away in September 2013. My oldest sister was his guardian since 2008 (Court Appointed) due to Alzhiemers.

Your question doesn't mention where the guardianship for your father was created, and it may make a tremendous difference if your sister was...

Can I get proof of death of a trustee without getting a subpoena for a death certificate?

Evidence is evidence, and while a Death Certificate might certainly be most persuasive to a Court, it doesn't mean that the Certificate is the only...

My parents live in Texas and have been told their executor should also live in Texas. Any good reason the executor live in Tx?

Texas requires that an Executor administering an Estate be amenable to service in Texas. This is a fancy way of requiring that somebody in Texas...