My dad had a will before he passed , my question if my mom did not have a will , would my father's will be in effect?

No. Each person needs their own will, even if married.

As surviving spouse, you have priority for appointment as personal representative. That doesn't give you the right to do what you want with the...

How do I find a trust fund that was set up for someone when bank has changed three times?

Your first step should be to look everywhere possible for account statements. If the bank changed because the account was moved, you'll really need...

How should IRAs go into my revocable living trust? Do they have to change titles?

You can't transfer ownership of an IRA to a trust. It has to be owned by an individual. You can name your trust as the beneficiary but there are a...

This depends a great deal upon how the trust is drafted and how it has been administered. Usually, a pour over will distributes the estate into a...

Do I have to probate if I do not plan on keeping the property

I can't speak to the specifics of TX probate procedures but, generally, any party with an interest in the estate can petition for probate...

How long do you have to challenge an irrivocable trust to provide documentation to named beneficiaries in the trust.

You have recognized your error and the only thing to do now is do your best to correct it. Your brother may exercise some patience and let you get...

Can provisions be added to an irrevocable trust not signed by deceased but the trustee as attorney in fact. is this legal?

Your question is a bit complicated and unclear. You should definitely consult an attorney. It sounds as though you have questions regarding the...

With life insurance & estate payouts, how long to wait for payout? Can payment be made to some beneficiaries before others?

This is a difficult question to answer because there is no indication why life insurance proceeds are passing through probate at all. If they are...

What rights does the residuary of a distibutable trust estate have?

As a beneficiary, you have a right to information regarding your interest. The trustee has a duty of loyalty towards you that is enforceable in...