My children's father passed away (my ex-husband). he was not married, but was engaged. They were about to list the house

In Texas, if a person dies without a will, unmarried and with children, the children are the legal heirs. Further, without a will, the heirs are...

I need to get some advice on how to end a probate. What are some avenues that can be taken. This probate is going on three yrs.

Mr. Pyke is exactly right. The answer to most of your questions is "probably." You can probably push the sale or pursue other remedies. They are...

MY SISTER NEW WILL CANNOT BE FOUND. I HAVE A COPY OF THE OLD WILL, CAN IT BE USED?

Did she live in Texas? Was she living in Texas when she signed the 2003 will? If so, under Texas law, a will that she wrote all in her own...

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Will was not read it has been 5yrs. multiple siblings

There is no legal requirement for a reading of the will. If there is a will, it generally needs to be probated within 4 years of the person's...

Mr. Paxton is correct. Just to add/clarify. The witnesses have to have seen him sign the will.

Who has rights to the property?

Unfortunately without letters of administration, he doesn't have a lot of rights at this point. The affidavit at this point is not going to do the...

Probate. Executor of will and one of the beneficiary's. The debts are larger than assets.

I do not know your specific situation and am not atepting to blindly back an attorney I do not know, but - 1) Applications take time to prepare....

Wife passed away-No Will. What paperwork needs to be filed to remove her name from our homestead and does it require a lawyer?

Without a will, Texas statutes determines who inherits her property. This would include her separate property and her half of any community...

Sometimes the executor is granted the specific power to sell real estate. Check the will and the order appointing executor. If not, an executor...

How to calculate Pain and Suffering?

Without all the facts, that seems low to me as well. But there are other factors. Like what was actually paid for your medical bills vs. what the...