If your aunt's estate was probated, her executor should track down the funds. If an executor was not appointed by the court, check with unclaimed...

What happens if the person who contested a will basically disappears and can't be contacted? Can a judge dismiss it?

I am certainly inclined to say "set it for trial" but you do need to talk to your attorney about it and you have to serve the other party with...

Talk to an attorney and explain the reasons for not probating the will. (Did the executor know about the will? Did an attorney tell the executor...

Can an heir do a motion to sell against another heir on an estate?

If the Heirship aspect is complete (via judicial determination on Heirship) I'd talk to a real estate attorney about doing a partition lawsuit....

My rights as an heir

Was your step-father living there still? He may have a constitutional homestead right to remain in the home because it was/is his homestead. Also,...

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Can I legally be forced to sign over my rights to an inherited estate by another beneficiary?

How was the property passed on to you? (Intestate rules? An Affidavit of Heirship? A deed? if a deed, who signed it?) Assuming you are a...

Yes, your husband can nominate you to serve as guardian of his daughter. However, ultimately a court would have to appoint you as guardian. Is...

How can I get money out my decreased father bank account without a will or being on his bank? account?

I would tell the bank that you are considering an Affidavit of Heirship or a Small Estate Affidavit and tell them that before you pay an attorney,...

Can real property acquired after marriage be a non-probate item?

It sounds like a probate item do far. If your husband had a will, that could address it appropriately. You could consider having both names on the...

Father passed away without a will. Do I need probate to manage his remaining affairs, debt, and other things in Texas?

I would suggest you speak to an attorney and consider opening a dependent administration. There is a MERP claim, but it sounds like your mom is...