How to leave my house to my children in my will so they can live in it for a while?

These are excellent questions that will help you put into place a thoughtful estate plan with a qualified estate planning attorney. A common...

Who inherits what?

I'm sorry for your loss. Generally speaking, your husband's interest in the property would pass to his four children subject to your right, as a...

Who pays back taxes on a sale of a house when one of the beneficiary lived in the house rent free who didn't pay property tax?

If the back taxes are not paid, the property will be lost to tax foreclosure at some point. If the property is being sold and the back taxes...

Is real estate considered community property in texas?

If you and your husband were married when he bought the property, the property is presumed to be community property. That being said, there are...

Do I have to give my son’s father his social security number?

I changed the practice area of your question to Family law in hopes that you will get some good tips.

What can be done about niece who tricked Grandmother into paying taxes on deceased fathers home, but will not pay her back.?

It may be possible to bring a lawsuit to enforce the verbal contracts. You should sit down with an attorney to explore your options as soon as...

What are the legal boundaries of heirs living on an estate in that hasn't been probated in Texas?

You've described a number of complicated issues. You really should sit down with a probate attorney and describe all of the facts and work to...

All of the heirs of my father's estate are listed on his Will, but not as Executor. What does this mean?

I agree with the prior attorneys' answers. It sounds like your father intended for his estate to pass as described under the will, but he wanted a...

I understand that language in wills can be complicated and doesn't always make sense. Without reviewing the entire will, it would not be...

Do we have to pay to see a copy of our father's will if we are named in it?

If a will was admitted to probate, it is a public record that you can obtain a copy of at the county courthouse. If your father's will has not...