If a beneficiary is deceased in a will does it pay to the estate?

I am sorry for the loss of your grandmother (testator). The answer to your question depends greatly on 1. The type of devise/bequest...

Can I retain any attorney to handle a case for me, when what I need is a probate attorney

I am sorry for your loss. To answer your question: in Texas, if the attorney is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and is in good...

I agree with Attorney Geffen. I would also add that if an unmarried person dies with a large estate subject to federal estate tax (2012, estates...

How do I go about getting a Judicial Determination of Heirship and how much will it cost?

I am sorry for your loss. In Texas, there are several choices with respect to what type of probate is best in any particular matter. Choosing the...

My 71 yr old husband is in a skilled nursing facility and I am afraid he might now be able to come out and what are my rights.

First, you and your husband have exempt assets that are protected from 3rd party creditors, under several Texas Codes (statutes) and the Texas...

Can a mother inherit property that a son would have inherited from his father? Son died before father. Son left 3 sisters.

There are a lot of unanswered questions but here are a few scenarios that may shed some light. One way a mother could inherit property from her...

You are in a very difficult, and unfortunately common, situation. There is no easy or quick fix here in Texas. Often the best course is to hire a...

I am moving from California to Texas. Is my California will good in Texas?

I suggest that you revise your will in accordance with the Texas statutes. Although I am not licensed to practice law in California, I was once an...

What do we do about taxes owed on a lot that was owned by my husband's deceased mother ?

Once the several taxing agencies (county, school district, etc.) file a lawsuit for back taxes, AND the lawsuit is "in rem" (and not going after...

Dad is sole heir of grandpa 's house ,Will has been probated.Does he need Warranty or Quit Claim Deed to transfer property in Tx

A decedent’s property should be distributed according to the terms of the decedent’s Will. If an executor attempts to file the Will for probate...