Hello. I am sorry for your loss. In Texas, if the account is a Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship, then the “survivor” gets the account...

How do i transfer home title to my daughter avoiding probate upon death?

Great question. I suggest hiring an experienced residential real property attorney to assist you in completing a Survivorship Agreement that will...

Do I need a probate attorney?

I am sorry for your loss. Since you are a friend of the decedent, and not, for instance, the sole heir of her estate, probating the Will is the...

Can a Probate of a deceased person be contested and what is the statute of limitation

I am very sorry for your loss. First off, I suggest immediately hiring an experienced probate litigator in the county where your father's estate...

How do I have a name removed from a deed that should not be there?

Assuming your grandmother died in Texas, and her holographic (handwritten) will was admitted to probate, then the Executor of your grandmother's...

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What would happen if a deceased persons debts exceed their assets?

Unfortunately, if a decedent’s debts exceed their assets, the assets are liquidated and paid to the creditors as provided for under Texas Probate...

If the real property is located in Texas, your mother, as grantor, may transfer the real property via a gift deed or a special warranty deed. ...

We hired a lawyer to probate a will and it's been 4 weeks since we gave her the death certificates and she hasn't filed yet!

I agree with Ms. Nelson's comment. If your present probate attorney will not return your telephone calls and has not filed the Will with the Court...

Father passed away without a will, and I did not receive anything

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 daughter passed away 05/03/2012 she lived with us all her life, she has no property, she has 15000 dollars in her account she

I am very sorry for your loss. The other attorneys have offered sound advice. I will add that if the $15,000 was not in a POD or JTWROS account,...