How do I gift money to my brother, yet keep it under my control & in a fund that can't be subject to recovery if I am sued?

This situation presents a unique opportunity for you to set up a trust for your brother whereby you would serve as the trustee (be in charge) and...

My husband died, no will and no right to see the morgage acct.

I am so sorry for your loss. Under Texas law, if you die without a will and you have more debts than assets, you don't qualify to handle your...

Tx probate law, deciesed co-signer of a privite scholl loan

The bank, as a creditor of your grandfather's estate, is entitled to initiate a probate proceeding in order to present their claim against his...

If a probate was filed in the wrong city and time was to file can it be filed again?

I understand your question to be that you, as a private school to whom money was owed by the decedent, filed a claim to collect such money in the...

Can an individual become an Executor of a will by power of attorney?

I'm unclear from your question whether the person whose will you are discussing is still alive or has died. If she is still alive, her daughter...

Does a durable power of attorney give my brother total control over my parents estate without court supervision?

Your father's will sets out who will be entitled to preside over his estate (the executor), which presumably is your mother. Upon your mother's...

My first question would be: has any one been living in or on the property since 1988? The taxing authorities have the option of seeking to collect...

My sister is executor of my mothers estate. Can she sell my mothers home without my permission according to Texas law?

As executor of your mother's estate, your sister is responsible for carrying out the wishes your mother described in her will. If, as is the case...

Is it necessary to before the probate court if it is a young adult without any assets? No home or car (damaged in accident)

I, too, offer my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. If you feel the circumstances of your child's death were caused by poor decisions of others,...

How do I get family pictures in an Estate Division?

The following post is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship between us. I imagine this issue has...