I don't think anyone can answer that accept the people at Houston Health and Human Services. It may help if you are in Houston and able to walk in...

My niece lived with a man for around 30 years. Recently he died without a will. She is disabled, can she claim his estate?

Years ago one night in a motel where a couple had signed in as husband and wife was sufficient to establish a common law marriage as the present...

I'm sorry for your loss. They may not have been ceremonially wed, but may have what is termed a common law marriage. The 3 elements of common law...

My father lived all his life in Louisiana. All of his children lives in Texas.

I am sorry for your loss. Unless there is a document such as a contract that would allow the intellectual property rights owned by your father to...

How do we find out if my brother in law had a power of attorney?

I'm sorry for your loss. I agree with my colleagues but wanted to include a couple of considerations. Did your sister have a will? Was her...

Your cousin is going to need an attorney licensed in LA that practices in probate and estates to answer your question. Good luck with it.

Must the Will be probated in Texas or can the California Executor convey the land to me?

I agree with Ms. Hegwood but would go a bit further. I would have the documents she mentioned certificated and authenticated, much like...

What can happen to me if I've been separated not divorced and not "legally separated" for 10 years? Husband passes recently?

I am sorry for your loss. As other lawyers pointed out, you need the advice of OK counsel and to know if there is a Will. His estate should be...

Most Texas Judges have judicial immunity but those sitting in probate do not. That's why they have bonds and do not people proceed pro se in their...

How do I protect my benefits from military and social security??

If we are talking about credit card debt, a creditor would have to obtain a judgment. Military Survivors Benefits cannot be garnished. They are...