I agree with the above answer. When you settle or agree to enter into mediation, fee splits are usually agreed to in advance. Presumably, since the...

My granpa past away & we never got to do a POD on his CD account is it still possible for me to claim money?

Absolutely, someone should be able to get the money out of that CD, even if the bank has already sent the money to the Texas Unclaimed Property...

I agree with the answers above. You likely will want to resolve this situation outside of the court-process, due to the cost of this type of...

It would absolutely be my recommendation to consult a seasoned elder law practitioner about this issue. All of this work can be done remotely so...

How can my siblings and I keep property that our father deeded to us years ago with him having a life estate in?

The short answer is you need a seasoned elder law attorney to review those deeds. It's possible those life estate deeds will protect the properties...

Should my siblings and I inherit from our grandparents since our father passed before them?

You can also force your uncle to turn over the wills to the court so you can properly investigate the situation. You will need a competent probate...

When is it appropriate to file suit against an estate?

I agree with the above and also would note that a creditor is an interested party that may file for probate of the estate.

Can I get a financial power of attorney if my sister is unable to wright? ?

That's a great question. The answer is yes, someone may sign a financial power of attorney even if their physical disability may limit their...

The answer is a REALLY BIG NO! You can always own a homestead and qualify for government benefits (excepting those for housing). I have never...

Do I need to probate 401k, and pension?

The short answer is that yes, you will probably have to probate your mother's estate. I always start with a phone call with the 401k and pension...