My husband passed away of 40 passed away suddenly left no will in 2014. He was working at Pioneer Gas Co.

Present a death certificate to the plan administrator. You should be able to access a pension plan or 401k without probate. As for assets which...

If there are two Wills in an estate are their assets divided between the two Wills, or is the total of the estate listed both?

The Will of the first spouse to die must be probated first. If it gave you a "specific bequest," you receive that money. If your bequest was...

What are my rights to my Grandson? What classes are there for paternal grandparents?

Guardianship of a child generally involves custody as it involves deciding where the child should live. Your writing that you want guardianship...

Report all this to Adult Protective Services online (rather than be on hold on the phone and so you can review what you wrote). Also report it...

If the Settlor on a Living Trust is changing out Trustees, does the amendment need to be notarized?

A trust agreement does not need to be notarized to be official, though it may be a good idea. Read the agreement. Some allow the departing...

Can the Noncustodial parent take kids out of state for weekend visits

First, please review the divorce decree. Second, discuss your concerns and work out a backup plan.

My dead step mom ex sister in law has Power of attorney of my dad and what rights do I have as his son in this situation?

In addition to the previous responses, please note that the Texas Health and Safety Code provides that if there is no Medical Power of Attorney and...

Can I be refused entry to a home in which I am durable POA for a person that no longer lives at the residence?

Give the son a written eviction notice. File in justice of the peace court. Hire the sheriff to evict him. Enter the house, clean it out and...

I'm a grandmother fighting to have my grand babies at my house for visits

There are no grandparents rights in Texas unless the grandparent can prove that she has been a part of the child's life and it is in the best...

Many nursing homes have a tablet which family members can use to communicate with relatives. Ask the social worker at the nursing home to arrange...