So sorry for your loss. You’ll need to contact an attorney certified to handle guardianship cases. They’ll be able to assist you if there is no...

Yes, copies of holographic wills may be admitted to probate in Texas, but you'll need to notify all persons that would inherit as if there was no...

I may be inheriting a house with a mortgage on it via my father's will. My credit isn't great, but I want to keep it.

Generally speaking, it will be up to the mortgage company if they will transfer the obligation to you. If they will not transfer or if you cannot...

How can i get my grandmothers house under my name after she passed away?

You'll need to hire an experienced probate attorney to assist you with proving heirship for your grandmother and clearing/establishing title...

I am very sorry for your loss. In the state of Texas, the WIll may be valid if it is written entirely in your father's handwriting. It would not...

You were right to be concerned. Your brother is definitely not qualified to serve as an Executor while in prison. He is still entitled to any...

Can i overturn a fraudulent Life Estate?

So sorry for your loss. Yes, if you have evidence that your mother did not have capacity or was unduly influenced at the time of makie the alleged...

How does a parent obtain guardianship of a disabled 17 year old?

I'm not aware of any DIY options. The guardianship process is fairly complicated and a guardianship certified attorney is required. Check to see...

How do I find out if there was an estate after my biological father passed away July of 2020 in Texas?

Contact the County Clerk in the County where your father resided to determine if there is a probate filing. If there is no probate record there,...

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Unfortunanely in this case, oral wills are no longer recognized in Texas (since about 2007). A Will must be in writing in Texas and if you are not...