Austin, TX
Probate Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts
Yes, you can reserve the mineral interest, but a quitclaim deed in Texas causes problems with the title companies. They don’t like them.
Most probate attorneys will give you a free consultation to see if it make sense to initiate probate proceedings. In your case it sounds like it does.
You might have, but you might not have. Different facts lead to different results, for example, if his wife had any children with anyone other...
Most likely your mother’s 50% interest is split 3 ways between you all (assuming you are all her only children).
Sometimes small local banks will bend their rules and let you withdraw the funds if you provide a copy of the death certificate, will, and any...
An Affidavit of Heirship might be the best course for transferring title. A probate attorney will be able to quickly tell you if that is an option...
The deadline has probably passed, but it's worth discussing a Muniment of Title as another potential option with a probate attorney.
I believe the correct term for what you've just described is "stealing." But in all seriousness, no that's not ok. A trust won't shelter the...
Usually you would not be responsible for the property taxes until your step mother stops living there and you receive the right to access the...
Usually once you turn 18 you are a legal adult and in full control of your affairs and assets. The guardianship most likely expires, although read...