In Texas what happens if the fiduciary claims to have disposed of all financial records less than two years after my mom's death

Interesting question. I am not aware of a specific statute to this effect. A reasonableness standard would likely apply.

Unsecured debt?

The answer depends on a lot of facts. An unsecured creditor of an estate can file a claim. That does not mean that the debt must be paid. A...

I had a stepsister that passed away on February 18th. She had a home in Texas and her husband passed away a year ago in January

There are a lot of variables that impact current ownership of the property. Whether your stepsister and her husbands had wills would be one issue....

I have Durable Power of Attorney over my mother and my sister is alternate POA if I am unable to serve as POA.

I am sorry about your mother. She can legally revoke her POA as long as she has "legal capacity." This is a question of fact and not as simple as...

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My husband lives in a home that was joint owned by his grandmother and grandfather and the grandmother died about 10years ago.

It is going to take a bit of work and more information. Your husband needs to contact a probate attorney in southeast Texas that is familiar with...

My father recently passed away and we can't find his will. Is there any way to find out if he filed one?

Check to see if it was filed with the county. And file for probate immediately. Know that if the wife files, she is entitled to be the...

Do i need an estate lawyer if there is already one on the probate?

If the step-grandmother has a probate attorney, I would assume she is the executor. The executor has a duty to handle the estate according the...

My 4 year old nephew got into an unsecured pool area and drowned in apartment complex pool, can we sue the complex ?

I am so sorry for this tragic loss. In this type of situation, preserving the evidence is critical. Your nephew's parents should contact an...

Is this legal

It is absolutely legal. They are the trustee and make those decisions. If you feel they are not acting in your best interest, you can take them to...

Will

If you live (reside/domicile) in Texas, your property will pass under Texas laws. Make sure your will meets Texas laws. If so, they will, even as...