Dad died in December 2010. Do we have to sell the house to finalize probate?

I'm sorry for your loss. If the house is not specifically listed in the Will then it is likely going to be part of the "residue" of the estate,...

A blink or squeeze of hand -is that show someone is still able to make decisions on their own even if there is power of att?

Competency and ability to communicate are not the same. If he is still considered competent to make decisions by his treating physician then he...

I am sorry for the loss of your father. Yours is a question of jurisdiction and will change in part based on the assets in your father's estate. ...

Should I purchase a new camera for my new business before the end of the calender year to use as a deduction?

If I hear you correctly and you have already started up the new business then any expenditure from this point forward is an asset acquisition that...

What happens to life insurance if beneficary is deceased?

The possibility does exist if the proceeds are payable to the estate of the deceased. Typically, there is an alternate beneficiary named so that...

What are the steps to get into medicaid if I have money? (Texas)

You need to consult an elder law attorney in order to get the clearest answer. Medicaid reimbursement is done quite differently here in Texas than...

I am re-marrying shortly but I want my children to have my home and anything else I solely own. Is that possible.

In addition to the use of a pre-marital agreement before marriage a common practice is to ratify the pre-marital agreement AFTER you are married. ...

My mom had a IRA and forgot to appoint one of us trustee before she passed.Do we need to go through a lawyer or can we file at

Your question needs some additional information. When an owner of an IRA dies they do not appoint a new trustee in most circumstances. Assuming...

As executor of dads will do I need to file a executor deed for mineral rights left to me

I am a Texas attorney but the process we use here may shed some light for you. Your best bet is to contact the company that handles the division...