My Dad died of cancer early last year and did not leave a written will. What should my brother and I do about his land in Texas?

Sorry to hear about your dad. He sounds like a character. As a side note, oral wills are no longer recognized in Texas. Of course, once...

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My mom is in the hospital with brain damage. She is legally married, but her husband is in jail and they have been separated.

I am really sorry to hear about this. If he is willing, you would get her husband to sign a Waiver of Citation and Right to be Appointed Guardian...

Possible to keep home when in laws left no will and recd medicaid asst,? MERP wants property for compensation.

You need to consult a probate or elder law attorney as soon as possible. First, you will need to address title to the property and the best...

At my brothers permission his friend has been renting his house to renters and paying his bills and taxes etc.

Before you do anything regarding the house, consult an attorney. As far as Medicaid is concerned, in Texas the statutes that allow Medicaid to...

Parent home was sold due, unpaid tax ,parent decese now ,,city has remaining balance funds can children collect and how.

I agree with the prior answers and would add that there are time limits on how long the clerk has to hold the funds, so you should consult a...

What can i do, if a person dies before she got me in her will, but told me verably she wanted me to have her house with witnesse

Texas used to recognize nuncupative (oral) wills in limited circumstances. However those laws were repealed in 2007, so from September 1, 2007...

Do I need a lawyer?

I agree with the prior answers. You need a Texas attorney to draft a comprehensive estate plan to make sure your estate is distributed in the way...

Co-guardianship & co-conservator

In order to move the guardianship, as I assume the ward is still incapacitated and a guardian is still needed, you need to transfer it. The...

Can stepmother change trust

Sorry to hear about this situation. Mr. Baker provides an excellent answer. Depending on your relationship with the step-mother, sounds pretty...

Can you make a durable power of attorney for both parents on one form?

I agree with the prior answers. Your parents need separate documents. There would be no advantage to doing them as one. Further, I doubt you...