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MY UNCLE PASSED ON 8/1/13 HE NAMED MY SISTER AS BENEFICERY $ AND MY COUSIN AS EXC OF ESTATE. HOW LONG DOES COUSIN HAVE TO DIST
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Answered on November 12, 2013
An executor normally has no control over accounts with a named beneficiary. There are exceptions.
Three months is not long to settle an estate, ...
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My mom passed. I am an only child with 2 step sisters. There is a trust of which my step father is in control of until he dies.
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Answered on November 11, 2013
In Texas, a probated will controls the disposition of the estate. If the will leaves everything to a trust, then you are not entitled to receive...
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What if my Mother has no will? I'm only child
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Answered on November 11, 2013
There are too many questions to sort out. And it is unclear if your mother is alive still or not. A phone call to an attorney may be better to...
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House in life est when mom died, spouse lived there & paid taxes, remarried, now he died. What happens to house now?
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Answered on November 11, 2013
Mr. Pyke is exactly right. If the house belonged just to your mother before she died, and she did not have a will. Then step father's life estate...
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Distribution of wrongful death settlement out of court between a daughter in law and the dead spouse's parents?
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Answered on November 11, 2013
There is no set percentage in Texas. Texas attorneys who deal regularly in this area can guise you through the process and help protect your...
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A person doing chemo and radiation and a doctor says they have dementia are they considered of sound mind to change a will
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Answered on November 11, 2013
In Texas, an incapacitated person cannot sign a will. Incapacity is a question of fact. In other words, you must prove incapacity. If the will...
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If a co-tenant has homestead rights can the property still be partitioned?
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Answered on November 11, 2013
Why do you assume she has homestead rights? Is she disabled? Was she a co-owner of the home prior to your mother's passing?
An adult child...
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Is it necessary to legally become the representative of an estate before signing affidavits that state that you are?
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Answered on November 11, 2013
I will not speak to the first issue of signing before appointed. That is an issue best left to an attorney familiar with all of the facts.
As...
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How do I transfer a deceased deed to myself?
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Answered on November 10, 2013
You will need a deed from the estate (through the court appointed administrator) OR each of those who inherited an interest in the house. THat...
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If I recently inherited a property and am living in it, do I qualify for the homestead tax exemption?
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Answered on November 10, 2013
I agree with Mr. Harper. If you want the exemption, for 2014, you need to make sure title is in your name by January 1 to avoid any issues.
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