Texas does not require that an estate be opened if there is no need for administration. HOWEVER, if a will is not offered for probate (filed with...

How do I sign over the title to my mother-in-law's car as power of attorney?

So long as your actions conform with the language of the document granting you power of attorney, and so long as you are acting on behalf of your...

I own my house, my husband may be put in the nursing home, it is not in his name, can the nursing home take my house?

The name on the deed is not necessarily the sole determining factor for ownership. This is especially true of married couples purchasing property...

I have lived on my deceased fathers land for 12 yrs. my sister gave a child up for adoption. is he still entitled to half?

He is entitled to a portion. You may have options as the other attorney alluded to. Don't put this off further. Speak to a probate attorney to...

Is there a form letter I can obtain to decline an inheritance resulting from the sale of my father's house?

There is no form that I know of. Be careful doing it yourself. This is a complex matter that affects you and your siblings. The attorney doing...

The absolute fastest would be a month. But that is record time. Even with zero complications, it will likely take 2-3 months to have it probated...

Are the contents on the property you were willed yours ie.. cars etc..

As the other attorneys have stated, not necessarily. This is more than a will question. There are lots of issues in this question. It will...

Is my marriage legal if my husband was common law married before in Texas?

It depends. I am assuming all of these marriages and possible marriages are in Texas. If they were found by a court to have been common-law...

My father died 4 mos. ago and his wife refuses to respond to my inquiries about his final wishes. What rights do I have?

These situations are always difficult. And to be frank, what your father may have "said" doesn't have legal significance. If he did not have a...

Can I legally decline an inheritance resulting from the sale of my father's house?

Yes. You should know that if you are concerned about tax consequences, it is not counted strictly as income. Consult your CPA and/or a probate...