I'm sorry for your loss and the further complications caused by the ex-girlfriend. I agree with Ms. Hatchett's suggestion to seek out the advice...

Mom died and how do I give the house to the reverse mortgage people without a will?

I agree with the prior lawyer's answer. The best way to handle these situations is to sit down with an experienced probate attorney and explore...

Did wells Fargo mess up when they let my sister act as executor before she had letters of testimony?

Typically banks, including Wells Fargo, will not let a third party near an account of a party who is deceased until they can provide them the...

What is the difference in a Ladybird deed and a TODD, as far as ownership % and creditors? do I have to probate on either?

Ladybird deeds were more commonly used before transfer upon death deeds became available. When drafting any documents that convey title to real...

Is it legal to have a house in my dead grandmother's name?

When someone dies, it is not uncommon for the home to remain in that person's name on the tax rolls until their estate goes through probate. Once...

How can a girlfriend of my dad claim everything including his house when they never had both his and her names on anything?

If your father passed away without a will, his assets pass to his heirs under Texas law, which would not include his girlfriend. You would be well...

Regretfully, it may not be possible for your brother to appoint you as his agent under a power of attorney as it sounds like he no longer has the...

I understand this has been a very long and frustrating process you have endured and that you would like to have terms of the will stricken. You...

In most cases, an "X" will suffice as a person's signature if that is all they can do. For many folks who never learned how to read or write, the...

What does the executor do if he learns there may be other possible beneficiaries during the probate process?

Each executor has a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of the will. In some jurisdictions, the executor takes an oath swearing that he or she...