Two brothers inherited 7 acres with a house and barn. One wants out or split it. Can I prevent him from making changes.

Yes. Believe it or not, any of those optiions are probably available. Co-owners have equal rights to possess the property and improve it. You...

Texas law does allow for a drafting attorney to witness a will so long as they are not a beneficiary. While it is not common practice, there is...

I am trying to sell property which my sister is living on and she is delaying the process can I have her move?

There are other factors to consider. Have you been appointed by the court as executor? How long has she lived there? Does she have a disability?...

If the estate has been filed through probate and there is a debt, but they haven't filed, does the debt have to be paid.

THe administrator/executor has a duty to post citation to unsecured creditors. Then they have to pay APPROVED claims against the estate. Your...

If you are named as a heir and devisee of a Revocable Trust is the trustee obligated to carry out the wishes of the Decedent?

Generally such a trust becomes irrevocable upon the death of the person who initiated the trust. If that is the case, the trustee is obligated to...

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Real and Personal Property and Debts of Deceased when Estate Never Opened?

If there are known debts of the estate, a muniment of title will not work. There are circumstances allowing administration after four years, but...

My fiance' has passed and we have been living together for over 5 years. How do I establish myself as a his wife?

A common law spouse inherits the same as a spouse by any marriage. However, even if you can prove common law spouse, if he had any children that...

Life Insurance question....

There is no law or duty to disclose that information, but I would recommend that you let them know so neither party has to dig and search to...

Oral wills are no longer valid in Texas. And even in 1997 there were heavy restrictions on them. WIthout a will, the property passed at her death...

How can we reset a Probate case, we also need more time to get a lawyer.

There are a lot of interesting things stated in your inquiry. 1) How/why is an ex-husband applying for probate? Did they have kids together? 2)...