A man die. Own the house before married. Can his present wife get the house without the name on it?

Generally, a surviving spouse has a homestead right in the home she and her spouse lived in - even if it was his sole and separate property. She...

A financial power of attorney does not need to be witnessed. It only needs to be recorded if you intend to handle real estate transactions for...

Affidavit of heirship

The children own half of the property. They aren't simply entitled to half of the proceeds. They will have to consent to the sale if you file...

Can Power of Attorney agent get custody of my child against my will?

This is really a family law question and not a power of attorney question. You need to consult with a family law specialist in order to resolve...

Community Property - Affidavit of Heirship

1. True 2. Even though estranged, they are still the husband's children. 3. This may be a case where the heir's share will eventually pass to...

How do I word an ad to be placed in a newspaper to locate a birth mother for purpose of legal guardianship?

Usually the court clerk prepares the citation in such cases. I would check with them. If not, it would be advisable to retain an attorney to...

What do I need to do to clear up my Parents house and land?

The first thing you need to do is hire an attorney. There are a number of moving parts to getting the property sold. First, you'll need to file...

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Can I challange a will before a death?

One other thing you might discuss with your mom is the possibility of leaving your brother's inheritance in trust with you (or someone else) as...

Can people disregard a guardianship in Texas without going to court, simply by that person saying I don't want it anymore?

If the guardian is a guardian of the estate (not just guardian of the person), they have the authority to act in this case and the sheriff is...

My mother passed in 2/10 with no will. My father sold the home without letting me know. I read I should recd 1/2 of estate $$

I am a Texas probate attorney and I would be delighted to answer your question! My understanding is that your mother died and did not leave a...