by gray cooksey | Feb 6, 2019 | Estate Fight, Probate Litigation, Real Estate
Yes, .if the occupant is not keeping up with the expenses. The occupant of the life estate must keep up maintenance, taxes, mortgage for the interest portion, insurance, and general upkeep of the home. Expenses in connection with the homestead may arise during its use...
by gray cooksey | Feb 6, 2019 | Current Affairs, Probate Litigation
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...
by gray cooksey | Feb 6, 2019 | Probate Administration
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...
by gray cooksey | Feb 6, 2019 | Probate Administration
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,...
by gray cooksey | Feb 6, 2019 | Probate 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...