Death Estate

That depends on the laws of the state in which the deceased person lived. If there's a will, then the will would govern who gets what. If there...

I am not a Texas lawyer, but I do practice in a community property state (California). If this were California, the answer to your question would...

My grandmother's heirloom was given to me years ago and now showed up in her will to someone else? can I legally keep it?

Under California law you would be able to keep it ... the gift would be considered "adeemed", which is a legal term that means it was given away or...

Probate asset: How are they determine who gets how much?

I don't know how your step-mother's attorney figures she will get 75% of the house, unless he's making a claim based on amounts she contributed to...

Does other parent have to be listed in will as Guardian of child in California?

If the other parent is still alive, he has the first right to have custody of the child (parental rights), whether he's provided child support or...

By Gift Grand Deed, my in-laws gifted my husband one of their properties. He is now listed on the Deed (by himself).

If I understand your question correctly, your husband's parents deeded some property over to your husband & he's now the sole owner of it, correct?...

What happens if a trustee -DAUGHTER-takes out a heloc loan -PARENTS OWN 11%-that id's the heirs as well to be liable on an asset

I don't understand your question. What do you mean "how do we get this disclosed"?? Obviously, you know about the loan and you've read the terms...

Fees billed for one time initial consultation with lawyer without retainer agreement

I agree with Ms. Koslyn. The lawyer should have been clearer. On the other hand, if you went to see a doctor and she gave you a "short"...

Fight over owned property

After your inlaw receives legal title (the pink slip) in the mail, send a certified letter (or a priority mail letter with a "delivery...

How do I handle this situation.

Unless the state where your mother lived has special procedures for "informal probate", you will need to probate your mother's estate to get the...