Can a quitclaim deed be successfully probated?

The quitclaim deed was a lifetime conveyance of the property. Your ex-spouse acquired whatever interest her father as grantor owned. Now that...

My dad pasted way he had two house and did't left a will now my step mom is taking me and siblings to court what should I do

While conflicts between step-parents and step-children are very common in probate, just because your step-mother is “taking you to court” doesn’t...

Do we have any recourse against buyer or inspector for lost earnest money or profit on our home?

This is going to be controlled by the terms of your earnest money contract. If you used the standard form earnest money contract for sale of...

What can I do if I want to buy the estate from inheritants who misplaced will?

If the original will is lost and cannot be located try to find a copy of the will. With some additional proofs it is possible in Texas to get a...

What happens when a lawyer's legal fees exceed the value of an estate being probated? Is the executor personally liable?

Do you have a written employment agreement with the attorney? If so, look to that agreement as to how attorney fees were to be billed and paid. ...

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Father left his estate to children,surviving spouse has homestead rights. Can the children legally become landlords of the prop.

No, you cannot become a landlord and you cannot charge rent. The homestead rights granted a surviving spouse are part of the Texas Constitution. ...

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Actions to take when will executor does not provide will?

Conflicts between step-parents and step-children often arise in estate matters. Get your own attorney involved. This is the best way to make sure...

Unclear as to what exactly you mean by judge granting you “next of kin.” If the will names you as executor then you need to file the will for...

We have 5 siblings that are due shares of parents estate after their deaths only two have copies of will. Can the others have 1

Your parents are not required to give anyone a copy of their wills while still living, nor is anyone entitled to receive a copy. You can ask your...

Who is the air of my brothers estate?

From the limited information provided ½ of your brother’s estate will pass to you and ½ to your sister’s living descendants. An heirship...