Could the spouse of the decedent have rights to the life insurance proceeds where the daughter is the primary beneficiary?

In determining community property rights in Texas, it is important to first look at the couples gross estate, label each asset as separate or...

What is the process of getting a letter of testamentary?

I am sorry for your loss. In Texas, if a decedent dies without a will, there several options for the person who decides to take matters pertaining...

Missing Beneficiary

I agree with Mr. Baker. In an abundance of caution, if an asset is left to a missing beneficiary is cash, the Executor may wish to deposit the...

I am sorry for your loss. In addition to the comments left by Mr. Fromm and Mr. Foley, I direct you to the State Bar of Texas website that...

I am looking for information concerning Probate proceeding in Williamson County, Texas.

I am sorry for your loss. Generally speaking, when someone dies without a will, then an heirship proceeding is usually necessary. This is the...

Hello. I am sorry for your loss. In estates where both parents are deceased and a home remains in their name, there is most likely a need for...

If a convicted felon in Florida cannot legally represent an estate, who can he elect to represent himself?

Section 76 of the Texas Probate Code (“TPC”) defines who may make an application to probate an estate: "An executor named in a will or any...

My mom passed away in November. She has a will.

Hello. I am sorry for your loss. In Texas, there are two options with respect to filing a Will in the probate courts: 1. Independent...

Is an executor liable for the debts of the deceased?

Hello. The other answers are on point. However, I would also point out that an executor may be able to sell/donate unwanted real property (like...

My grandfather died on Oct. 3, 2011. My SISTER-IN-LAW has been appt. by court as executrix, but NOW my brother has left her.

I am sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Unhappy beneficiaries should have their own lawyer review the facts of the case to see what, if...