I have a signed notorized witnessed paper stating my husband left everything to me but it is typed not hand written

You may very well have a valid 2009 Will. It simply depends on what the document says, how it was executed, and whether or not there are any other...

Why is it necessary to notify the biological father of my 18 yr old autistic son if i need legal guardianship in Texas?

Whether or not you agree with the notice requirements, Texas law is very clear about who is entitled to notice of any guardianship proceeding. ...

My mom's husband got sick and his daughter has power of attorney...how can my mom dispute this...

Mr. Fromm gives you some sound advice regarding your mother's own estate planning, but it looks like your question has more to do with her...

My mother passed away around a month ago. My question is that my mother had possessons and money and my brother and my niece too

I agree with Mr. Fromm. There simply are not very many gentle ways to deal with a situation like yours, and an overly-tactful and gentle approach...

How can children ask for things from a father's estate when purchased by a current wife

Who purchased the items has next to no legal significance. If your step-father died without a Will, his estate passes to his heirs. Community...

Will my fathers wife take everything he left to me?

Whether or not your father's wife will successfully prove her claims is not a question that any lawyer can answer for you. We aren't odds-makers. ...

Seperate Property/Community Property?

Great questions. As for the easement, even if it could be called separate property, it probably depends most on where the money went. For...

Should I open a probate case or obtain access

If you're saying that this safe deposit box has been sitting there for about 1.5 years, I'd be a little concerned that we're just now addressing...

Can a person be executor of and power of attorney of my mother, my mom is deceased as of last month, no one has read the will th

As indicated, Powers of Attorney terminate at death. If your mother prepared a Will, it's possible that the person she nominated as the executor...

Both responses so far have put you on the right track, as an ancillary proceeding in a second state is a likely result here. Depending on your...

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