Father passed away, with children and wife (step mom). No will. How does the estate get divided
If step mom is beneficiary, she is entitled to it. For other assets, children are entitled to his half subjec to her life estate.
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If step mom is beneficiary, she is entitled to it. For other assets, children are entitled to his half subjec to her life estate.
it depends on whether your mom has a Will or other children. If there is no Will and no other chlidren then this is simple. Goto DMV and fill...
Texas is a community property state. You can certainly go after these. I have done this in several cases.
The Will would still be valid.
Do you realize she has a life estate in home regardless of ownership. It's her to use at her pleasure subject to paying property taxes and...
publicdata.com is a good site. Some attorneys use lexis or west law public data system.
When you dad signed over the POA was your father in full control of his mental faculties? If yes then your brother is beneficiary pursuant to POD...
You really need to talk to an attorney who knows trust law and probate law. He may have a case.
Actually, joint accounts are not determinative in Texas. It depends on situation and whether it is joint with rights of survivorship and whether...
Some attorneys are willing to be paid from the estate itself. If it is small enough, you can do a small estate affidavit is heirs cooperate. If...