No Contest Clause in a Will - No Worries?
1. If you have been disinherited, why not challenge the Will when you know you have been wronged as you have little lose?
2. If you bring a Will Contest or Challenge lawsuit in good faith you have very little to fear.
Estate Fraud and Real Estate fraud
A Houston based group of organized criminals stole estate property and converted real estate of deceased individuals using fraudulent deeds by seeking out elderly people. They used a series of deeds and affidavits of heirship. “It’s a mess,” said Nick...
Why do we need to do Probate Will in Texas?
1. A Will has No force effect until it is offered to courts for probate and admitted. You can’t just show up to bank with a Will as if you had a power of attorney and collect assets or have the bank turnover funds.. 2. A Power of Attorney is void at death. Therefore...
Probating Estates in Houston, Texas
Individual dies leaving a Will v.s When Someone dies intestate without a Will The Texas Probate Process requires: * All of that deceased’s property will be collected* Debts and creditors paid –* The assets distributed according to either the provisions of the Will,...
Life insurance and rights to it for a spouse in Texas
A spouse may have a community interest in life insurance policy acquired during the marriage even if someone else is the beneficiary. Inception of title is the key. An estranged spouse can make a claim as well. Common law wives as well. You can acquire up to your 1/2...
Demand for an Accounting from an Estate or Trust
How do you get an accounting for estate in Texas from executors or administratorsD Demand for an Accounting. In both an estate from a Will in probate OR for a trust you can invoke a demand for accounting. You can do this without fear of invoking a forfeiture or no...
What is Probate? What are Testamentary/Letters Administration?
What is Probate? Probate is the process of passing assets from the estate to the heirs through the probate courts. When there is a Will, you offer it to the county clerk with application along with the Will. Thereafter, you go to court with your...
What is Probate? What are Letters of Testamentary/Letters of Administration?
What is Probate? Probating is the legal process of transferring property following a person’s death. You’ll receive the letters of testamentary or letters of administration that you need in order to recover estate assets. It also helps you transfer title on real...
What happens if I die without a Will in Texas? (Intestate)
Dying without a Will is called “Dying Intestate”. The following post outlines the prescribed method to handle matters when a loved one dies without a Will. Our office staff would be happy to talk with you about your specific probate matter . DYING INTESTATE...
