What is the first step in settling my mother's estate,she died without a will. she had stocks andbonds, real property.

It sounds to me like you may have up to the intestate estates (people passing away with no wills) - your Mother, and possibly both of her parents....

Is my cousin responsible for her sister not reporting my uncles death to tax office

Most wills have provisions in them specifically relating to the payment of taxes (which can include real property/house taxes). Without knowing...

How do I deal with a situation where my father is claiming a home that I inherited from my mom?

I suspect you will need to consult with a real estate attorney to review the deed history. If the deed is on your name and has been since before...

In addition to the other answers given, I would note that each executor has a fiduciary duty, and a fiduciary duty includes putting the interests...

I am sorry for your loss. A trustee is a "fiduciary" - meaning that they owe fiduciary duties to others regarding assets. One of the fiduciary...

Executor of Will question

Without more information about the assets and whether or not there are debts, it is unclear whether or not any of the alternatives to probate might...

If there was a beneficiary designation on the bank account, then a death certificate presented by the beneficiary, plus completion of the bank's...

Beneficiary to pension

Texas generally has statutes that cancel spousal beneficiary designations on divorce. However, pensions are workplace benefits and are generally...

If the only issue is the transfer of cars, the the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has an heirship transfer form specific to vehicles that may...

Do state and local governments recognize a durable power of attorney that was in force when a person is murdered?

I agree that the Power of Attorney expired on your partner's death. Texas Estates Code 751.054 is clear that the POA terminates on the principal's...