Before the last parent died, he put ONE sibling on the bank account as right of survivorship.

Yes. Beneficiary designations are contacts. And in Texas, a contract trumps a will. Whether the parent intended to our not, they left the...

Question about a bill of deceased.

From a legal perspective, a person is not liable for the debts of an estate. However, if this is a situation where the bill is to the property as...

What happens if you don't finish a probating a will?

If there is not an order to probate the will, it is not valid. You have four years to probate a will under Texas law.

You will need to have teh guardianship recognized by Texas sourts Did the NM guardianship allow you to move her out of state? As for Power of...

I have a will but there another name on on the deeds , how can I get this house in my name.The will is unsigned.

In Texas, an unsigned will is not a valid will. Further, a will only passes that person's interest in property. If someone else had a...

Can a life insurance policy be paid out before probate is handled?

Mr. Land's answer is correct. Contact an attorney if you feel your interests are being compromised.

I am a single parent & know leaving assets to minors can cause issues. Would a trust help? How can a start one for my kids?

Unless you have substantial assets, a will containing a testamentary/contingent trust is probably sufficient. Most attorneys include this option...

What all do I need to do to change title or take ownership of my deceased father's home?

In addition to what the other attorneys have mentioned, there are possible real estate issues. And this is obviously a contested matter. Make...

My husband got money, furniture, china, etc. after his mother died. He said everything he got from his mom's his if we divorce.

He is correct. Property received from inheritance is separate property and not subject to division through a divorce.

Can I be held personally responsible for outstanding taxes not paid by my mother, who is the trustee and is likely to pass soon?

Being granted power of attorney by your mother would not put you over the trust. A person cannot delegate a fiduciary role like trustee. Only...