How can I ascertain ownership of old African-American burial plots?

I suggest you contact the Texas Cemeteries Association. Its website has information about dealing with small private cemeteries. It may have...

My minor daughter is a beneficiary of her aunt's 401K account. How can my daughter get the funds distributed?

If the amount of funds inherited by a child is more than $100,000, a guardianship will need to be created so that a guardian can accept the money...

You need an attorney experienced with probating estates and with guardianship law. One question that comes to my mind is whether you and your...

I need help with a Will.

Contact an Austin-area attorney, preferably one who specializes in wills and related estate planning work. Avvo has a list of qualified, local...

My deceased father's home - is it considered separate property, co-mingled, community property or a portion of each?

Under the circumstances you describe, such a home would be considered community property because it was acquired during the marriage and community...

As an executor, am I allowed to get bank documents with the living wife (step mom) that had a joint account with my father.

In Susan a situation, an executor should ask the bank to provide the signature card or account agreement for the account. That document will show...

When you inherit a house that is paid for can you get an equity loan?

The short answer is yes, but as with any other loan, the borrower will have to qualify--generally by demonstrating sufficient income to make...

My dad would like to make a change in his will but does not want to make a new will. How would he do this in the state of Texas

If a will is offered for probate, the court will not recognize changes like your father proposes. However, a testator can change a will be making a...

If the will names the three siblings as executors, they will have equal power. Whether they must act jointly or may act separately may be specified...

What should be done if you receive an inheritance pension and on the death claim form it has your maiden name not married name?

I agree with the other attorneys. Legally, if a person signs a document, the signature is generally effective regardless of what name the person...