How should my parents will be worded to accomplish this goal?

Your parents will need to have an attorney to prepare wills for them and that attorney can insert the necessary pecuniary bequest in the wills to...

The old address does not affect the validity of the document. I would leave the address alone as writing on the document may cause concerns when...

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Can tags on property be considered a holographic will?

The tags would need to be reviewed to see if they expressed testamentary intent, were entirely in handwriting of decedent and were signed by him. ...

What recourse does she have? With Oil company? Or bank?

You should request the assistance of the probate attorney who handled your mother's estate to handle this issue because he is familiar with the...

Is it true a felon cannot hold the will or write checks on his account?

A felon can be a beneficiary under a will but cannot be appointed either as an executor or administrator of an estate. You should hire a probate...

What is his standing on inheritance?

The end result is easily determined if your wife and you each have wills that address this issue. If you do not have wills, the situation is not...

Looking for, I suppose, a General Lawyer, or firm that specializes in multiple practices, experienced in all types of law.

My suggestions are that you use the search feature in AVVO and do a general Internet search as well.

What does the court need to prove that I am an heir?

Based on the limited facts, it appears that a proceeding to determine heirship has not been done in your mother's estate yet. Because your sister...

Can my brother and I get a probate lawyer and pay them out of the proceeds of the sell of my mom's homestead?

With a diligent search you are likely to find a probate attorney who will make that arrangement. However, be prepared to give a retainer for the...

Can my sister and I sell my deceased mothers homestead without probating the will?

More facts are necessary such as was your mother a widow or was she divorced. If a widow, did your father have a will and if so, was it probate...