Can I purposely leave a child out of my will? Can they contest & break the will? Should I give them a dollar to acknowledge?

Especially when you will be writing someone out of your will, it is best to work with an estate planning attorney to do that. It is completely...

There is probably a better way than using your will to do this. You may want to explore a trust or a Revocable Transfer on Death Deed. Depending...

Is there a law in Texas that I must disclose the existence of my father's will in probate, and when do I have to do this?

You need to find a probate lawyer to help you on this. From what you have said, the will needs to be probated. That means it must be filed with...

What if parents are married and living together

This is a family law or child support issue, not an estate planning issue. You will have better comments if you move this question to one of those...

It might be Jacqueline Lefevre in La Joya, TX. That contact info is on the Texas Bar website. I looked up by former last name and got this hit. ...

Undivided interest

I don't understand the first part of your explanation that there was no will, but a will was probated. Your situation may need to go to probate...

In regards to unmarried couples who own their own homes, should we put one another on each others deed or use a will.

Definitely talk to an estate planning attorney. Your situation may call for a combination of wills, trusts, and certain types of deeds. Just...

How valid is your last will and Testament if the person passes before it is signed by two non blood relative witnesses?

The person can handwrite a will, completely in his own handwriting, without having witnesses. This is called a holographic will.

If you and your brother are listed as the beneficiaries of the insurance policy, then they should pay the policy when they receive the death...

When someone gets married does power of attorney avoided?

A power of attorney can be avoided if the person who wants to be the agent files a guardianship proceeding, which can be quite expensive. It is...