What is a living will and do I need one? I have a 5 year old daughter and I want her to receive the proceeds of my estate. Do

A living will (now called a Directive to Physicians) is an advanced medical directive that, generally speaking, states whether you would or would...

Texas- death without a will

I agree with Ms. White. If the house was titled in both John and Jane's names as joint tenants with right of survivorship, then John's interest in...

My husband has had lung cancer for about year. However yesterday the doctor said they have found cancer in the liver.

In Texas, a Will must be either be signed by the Testator (the person making the Will) and two witnesses, or it must be written entirely in the...

Does a POA allow the executor to spend the grantor's $ freely?

If your grandparents signed powers of attorney naming your cousin as their agent, that power of attorney would not have granted your cousin the...

Once upon a time, attorneys did write "joint Wills" for married clients; however, they are no longer in use because they are a nightmare to probate...

How can i find out if my deceased brother had a lawyer handling his estate

I am sorry for your loss. I agree with the two previous answers, and would add that the Texas Probate Code permits a Texas resident to deposit his...

The first Will that you describe (handwritten on a small piece of notebook paper) is called a holographic Will. In Texas, a holographic Will is...

Are revocable living trusts important and necessary to avoid probate costs in the state of Texas?

In Texas, the probate system is not as expensive and cumbersome as in other states, so Revocable Living Trusts are not as popular here as they are...

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If an attorney ad litem is appointed in my fathers' intestate will case, should I contact him/her for legal advice?

I am sorry to hear of your loss. In Texas heirship proceedings, the court will appoint an attorney ad litem to examine the family history of...

How do I get a letter of testimentary?

My colleagues are correct. If letters testamentary are indeed necessary to transfer title to your husband's property, you will have to probate his...