I married late in life. My question is about my future financial security.

Life insurance is a valid way to provide for loved ones. Who receives the proceeds of the policy is determined by the listed beneficiary on the...

Is my father's will valid?

Mr. Geffin is correct. I am sorry for your loss and also sorry for the issues you are dealing with now. Please do not pass this problem along to...

Do I pay rent to my fathers estate while the estate is being settled? l am sole executor (TX) lived at home at time of death?

You need to effectively marshall the assets of the estate. The lawyer who got you appointed should be able to advise you. If your sibling is...

My mother died without a will. Is the judgment declaring heirs the same as letters of testamentary?

Not likely. Letters of Administration would likely suffice. The difference is Letters Testamentary are issued to the court appointed rep when the...

Two years after filing, the Affidavit is presumed to be true. Anyone contesting it has the burden to prove it was false. Even if overturned,...

If this is your claim, I certainly hope you have an attorney. Generally Medicare only has a right to the survival claim, not the wrongful death...

Pro hac vice admission for probating mother-in-law's estate

Mr. Thomas is 100% correct. I am sure any of us would be happy to be your attorney of record for a very reasonable fee.

My mother passed away I am the only heir I have heir ship papers she had a house how do I transfer it to my name,

What do you mean by "heirship papers"? That could mean a few different things. It could mean a will, a judgment declaring heirship, or an...

Is a will leagal or enforcable before it has been read to all rightful heirs ( children) in a court of law ?

There is no requirement of a "reading." But the will must be probated within four years of your father's passing. Otherwise, it is not enforceable...

Do we need an attorney?

I would highly recommend you and your mother get with an attorney to get proper powers of attorney drawn up and signed while she has legal...