What does it mean legal guardianship for a elderly person. What would be needed and what would be the cost. In Houston, Texas

A guardianship is a legal proceeding in a statutory probate court in Harris County, Texas and can be a guardianship of the person for non-financial...

Is First National Bank Texas wrong for making me go through a probate process in order to close deceased mothers account?

Banks do not take risk when it can be avoided. Requiring you to be appointed administrator eliminates risk to the bank in paying the funds to you...

The question is about a surviving widows rights to property.

The other answers address the Will. However, no matter what the Will provides she has a homestead right, which it appears she has exercised. She...

I am looking for a Last Will and Testament that's easy to fill out and valid in the state of Texas. Basically a simple one

I have a new estate where that was attempted. The husband did it wrong and all of the stepchildren rather than his wife received his property...

My dad passed away, his GF kept all this things, where do I go from here?

You should meet with a probate attorney to discuss your options. Based on your facts, it appears that no probate proceedings have been had on your...

Generally, it would be a good idea to respond. The response will depend on the actual facts such as did your parents have wills, were the wills...

I have been appointed as agent in a statutory Durable Power of Attorney. The document was filed 14 years ago.How do I decline?

You have several options. You could have an attorney prepare a document in which you would decline to accept appointment, or you could just...

I need a Family Attorney

You cannot do what is proposed. Your parents need to hire an attorney to draft the appropriate documents.

Don't have much money but need a probate lawyer

Once you are appointed executor of your mother's estate by the probate court, you will be able to use her assets to pay for the attorney's fees and...

As the executor of my mother's estate, what would be a sufficient salary that I should charge the estate for my expenses?

You need to ask your probate lawyer this question because he knoows the applicable facts.