I am the beneficiary on life insurance. But will states to divide the life insurance proceeds 50/50 with my sister. Yes/ No?

A will must be admitted to probate in the county where your dad lived. Otherwise it is of no effect. As far as the life insurance proceeds, the...

Do i need to hire another lawyer my first lawyer should validate my late husband will that was contested by his three daughters

Greetings. I am sorry for your loss. It is always good to see my hometown of Denton pop up on here. As for your situation, it sounds like you...

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How do I figure out whether my cousin ripped me off by a power of attorney and then as executor for our grandmother's will?

Mr. Baker brings up a GREAT point. If a will left you $50k, it may not be a great idea to try to get it revoked.

I agree with the other attorneys. I would add that the will is only effective to pass title to the truck if it is probated within four years of...

If i was adopted and my adopted father passes away but i wasnt put into the will..can i can contest it

Perhaps. However will contests are difficult battles. Were you identified in the will but simply not left anything? Or were other children...

If a person dies without a will in Texas, the heirs (sometimes different than next of kin) inherit the estate. The heirs are defined in Texas law...

There would be a lot of factors that would affect whether the order admitting the will to probate could be overturned. It is not likely, but in...

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I was left a vehicle in a will and trust. The executor is telling me the vehicle will instead go to the oldest living relative.

As you can see from the previous answers, this is a complicated matter with many legal issues.You will need an attorney's assistance to navigate...

It can be one document. It will need to be filed in each county where the properties are located. It needs to declare that the property is now...

My wife and I have guardianship of our 21 year old autistic son.

Ms. Williamson is correct. And while you could also appoint the preferred guardian in your will, the declaration is also available. I would do both.