My mom's will has been filed in Texas with court. My brother is executor. 7/23 shows prove up. What is this, what all happens

I am sorry for your loss. It is always nice to be able to offer help to someone in my hometown. The prove-up hearing in probate usually, but...

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If I am named the independent Executor of my moms estate do I still need signatures of siblings on check for sale of her house?

If the order includes the power to sell real estate, you can sell it yourself. BUT if the check is made out to the estate of your mom, it will...

My friend Eric's mom told him he'd inherit several expensive items from her estate. The last page of the will is missing.

If the will was probated, it is public record in the county where it was probated. Many counties have those records online. If, after looking at...

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If I am named the independent Executor of my moms estate do I still need signatures of siblings on check for sale of her house?

If an administration has been opened, the check for the proceeds should be made out to the estate of the decedent. That check can only be cashed...

Need to find out about my fathers will. He passed on 6-26-14. The step children have not contacted me about anything.

Mr. Miller is correct. You would only be contacted after any will is probated. Most of Vidor is in Orange County, so that is likely where the will...

I have been a widow for a year in Texas. He didn't leave a will but wanted me to live in the house the rest of my life.

In Texas, a spouse can live in the marital homestead for the rest of her life.

Can the executor make all decission on what to sell property without asking the heirs

This response deals specifically with real property - It does depend on what the will says and what the order appointing the executor says. There...

Have i, my trust officer, attorneys abused my trust fund?

Sounds like you may have a claim against your former trustee. If he did not abide by the terms of the trust, he could be liable. Contact one of...

Can my siblings and I be forced to appear in court in another state if we don't contact my deceased dads wife's attorney?

If you don't want to make any claims to anything, you can sign documents forfeiting your rights in favor of your father's wife. However, if you...

How to get a Power of Attorney over my husband who has been unconscious for over 6 weeks?

The other attorneys are correct. Only your husband can grant power of attorney over his affairs. If he is unconscious, he cannot do that. If he...