I have original power of attorney. Rumor is family got a second power of attorney after I did. Who has POA?

The latest power of attorney executed by principal when he or she had capacity is the one that controls if it revoked prior powers of attorney.. ...

There is not usually a formal reading of the will. The attorney who is hired to handle the probate of the will will prepare the necessary...

Can I still submit a small estate affidavit if there are no known debts?

If those are the pertinent facts, you may use a small estate affidavit, but you should list the debts existing as of the date of death and the...

Can a warranty gift deed be processed without all signatures of listed grantors?

Your interest in the property would not be conveyed. As to the others, the deed would need to be examined to determine the legal effect, which may...

The Will is admitted to probate under this procedure. You can find the filing fee in the probate section on the website of the Harris County Clerk.

Dad died while receiving $ from property he sold. Was pd off after death, so now st-mom atty says profits no longer ours?

You need your own attorney because he ad litem is not representing you.

How do I counter the warranty gift deed and request to be bought out by my aunts? What are my options?

Fats are necessary to determine whether you have any interest in the aunts house, which will depend on whether or not your aunt was married or had...

When does a probated will go into effect?

The will becomes legally effective on the date in which the judge signs the order admitting Will to probate. An executor or administrator is...

Should someone incarcerated give power of attorney to a sister he doesn't trust so that she can have assets transferred to her?

It would be foolish to appoint someone as your agent under a durable power attorney who you do not trust.

The language appears problematic and the attorney who drafted the trust agreement should be consulted to review the language to make sure that it...