I was just notified of property that was supposedly willed to me by my mother. What are my rights for seeing the will?

There probably isn't a will. When a person dies without a will, Texas law states (and I am really over-simplifying here) that Half of community...

Need help on completing small estate affidavit in Texas. Separate or Community property if my father was not married?

It is not likely he had any community property if he had been unmarried for the last 35 years of his life.

Proceeds from sale of the farm, written into the sales contract.

Why do you think you are entitled to 75%. If you are the legal owner of 75%, the title company should be made aware. If she refuses to sign, you...

Medicaid

Without seeing the actual deeds, I cannot answer this. The lookvack is based on what she owned in the five years prior to her passing. What was...

A deed is a legal document. I recommend getting a legal professional to draft it. Most general practice lawyers should be able to prepare the...

If real property is not titled in the name of the "trust" but described in the trust. Is it trust property?

You will need a lawyer to review the documents before you can know for certain. However, here is some general information that may help. There are...

Generally speaking, what is the average cost for the appraisal of property?

Another factor is the market you are in. If you are wanting to know the correct property lines, you are actually likely wanting a survey.

Does probate need to begin with a probate attorney?

This is one court proceeding that does not lend itself to representing yourself.

Do I need an attorney's help? Will a small estate affidavit be acceptable for John Hancock?

A small estate affidavit DOES NOT name an executor. Check with the financial entity before possibly wasting time on a process that may not meet...

Medicaid rights to property for the elderly.

Thanks for the clarification. Medicaid does not take property from the elderly. They do have a right to the property of the estate of a deceased...