Probate records are public documents that you are generally able to review at the county courthouse in the decedent's will was probated. In fact,...

Hospital bedside beneficiary changes?

This is an excellent question dealing with your sister's changing her IRA beneficiary designation just before her death. I would want to...

I’m looking at 2 would in front of me from probate court for husband and wife?

It would appear to me that you have a claim against one of the beneficiaries of one or both of the estates. I would advise you to file suit...

A Dr. ripped me off. Took $5000 upfront and vanished. ?

When property held by an estate is sold, the only signature that is typically required is that of the executor. That person was appointed by the...

If I inherit land and it says “such gift to be held in lifetime trusts”?

Excellent question. Folks often leave an inheritance of certain property to one or more beneficiaries to be held in lifetime trusts. Using such...

Perpetuities period?

The perpetuities period refers to the Rule Against Perpetuities, which is a complicated rule that the vast majority of pretty smart attorneys have...

My grandmother passed without a will 15 years ago with 4 kids still living.

Your case presents some challenges but is certainly doable. 1. The first issue is whether grandma owned the home in her name alone, or was the...

Can I contest a will?

The facts you describe certainly make the caretaker look like she may have abused the trust your stepdad's aunt and engaged in self-dealing --...

This is a very tricky question to answer. For argument's sake, let's say that you did serve someone that absolutely knew well incompetent and...

Probate and signed "copies" of the will

The following is for information purposes only. Yes, Texas law specifically provides for the probate of a copy of a will. The law requires that...