My parents are deceased and the house was willed to 3 brothers in a trust. How do we transfer to our names?

You need to hire an estate planning attorney to prepare a distribution deed conveying an undivided one-third interest in the property to each...

What happens if the person who contested a will basically disappears and can't be contacted? Can a judge dismiss it?

Because this is a contested matter involving you, you should ask your attorney this question because he or she knows the specific facts of your...

What are my options to protect personal assets when owning a rental property (in Texas)?

The first step is to have adequate liability insurance. See your property and casualty agent. The second step is meeting with a qualified...

HOW CAN I GET DPOA FOR MY DAD HES ON LIFE SUPPORT/MORE ..WHAT FEES AM I LOOKING AT?

Fran has given you very good advice. If your father lacks capacity and has assets, you should discuss a guardianship with a probate attorney.

If a sibling has died and left bills outstanding from medical Hospital and care before he died is family liable for bills?

Unless a family member signed a form assuming financial responsibility, no heir or beneficiary has personal liability. Do not sign any forms...

The general rule is that a will must be filed for probate within 4 years of the maker’s death. There are are exceptions to that rule if applicant...

There are a number of issues that need to be handled by an attorney. Because there is no Will, an application to appoint an administrator needs to...

Is this judicial misconduct by a probate judge?

To obtain a meaningful answer, you will need to hire an experienced probate attorney to review the estate file at the county clerk's office and...

If you are named executor of a will do you have to pay a bond?

The real answer is to revise the will and waive bond or other security.

Is there such thing as an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property?

A small estate affidavit may solve your problem if you can figure out how to prepare it and file it with the county clerk and obtain the order...