How to Get Court Approval to Sell an Inherited Home with Minor Co-Owners in Texas
Getting Court Approval to Sell an Inherited Home When Co-Owners Include Minors — Texas Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change and every situation is different. Consult a Texas probate attorney before taking action. Short answer To sell an inherited home in Texas when one or more […]
Read article →Filing a Year's Allowance (Family Allowance) Petition in Texas
What to include when you file a year's allowance (family allowance) petition in Texas Quick summary: In Texas the statutory concept commonly called a "year's allowance" is handled through the probate court as a family allowance for the surviving spouse and minor children. When you file a petition asking the court for a family allowance, […]
Read article →Handling a Parent's Estate in Texas: Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Note: This article explains the steps to handle a parent’s estate under Texas law. It does not provide legal advice. Consult a licensed Texas attorney about your situation. Detailed answer — How to handle your mother’s estate in Texas (step-by-step) The basic process of handling a deceased parent’s estate in Texas is: locate important documents, […]
Read article →How to Switch to a Small Estate Process in Texas
Switching to a Small Estate Process in Texas Quick answer If you are dealing with an estate in Texas and you’ve run into a cap or allowance in another state (for example, North Carolina’s $60,000 year’s allowance), that out‑of‑state cap does not automatically govern Texas procedure. Texas has its own rules for collecting estate assets […]
Read article →Texas — Paying Back Taxes on Inherited Land When You Are Not on the Deed
Detailed answer: Paying back taxes on inherited land in Texas when you are not listed on the deed Short answer: Paying delinquent property taxes can protect the property from a tax sale, but it does not automatically make you the owner. In Texas, paying another person's property taxes may create a right to reimbursement, an […]
Read article →Who Inherits and Who Owns Property After a Grandparent Dies — Texas Heirship & Title FAQ
Detailed answer: How to identify the rightful heirs and who owns property after a grandparent’s death in Texas Short answer: The owner of the property after your grandparent dies depends on whether your grandparent left a valid will, whether the property was titled jointly, placed in a trust, or held as community property, and whether […]
Read article →How to Ask a Texas Probate Court to Remove an Administrator and Appoint the Sole Heir
Can I get the court to remove an administrator and appoint me as sole heir in Texas? Detailed Answer — How removal and reappointment works under Texas law This answer explains, in plain language, how to ask a Texas probate court to reconsider letters of administration, remove a current administrator, and appoint you as the […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator Who Closed a Joint Bank Account in Texas
Understanding and Responding When an Estate Administrator Closes a Deceased Person’s Joint Bank Account in Texas Detailed answer — what to know and what to do When someone appointed by a probate court (an administrator) handles a decedent’s estate, they must follow court orders and Texas law. If a joint bank account owned by the […]
Read article →Texas — How to Review or Correct Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings in a Father’s Estate
FAQ: How can I review or correct missing or incorrect probate filings in my father’s estate? Short answer: Locate the probate case file at the county clerk or district clerk, review the filed documents, then try an informal resolution with the personal representative. If that fails, ask the probate court to fix the record, compel […]
Read article →Challenging an Estate Administrator Appointment in Texas
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Texas probate attorney. Detailed Answer — How to challenge a grandparent’s appointment as estate administrator in Texas This guide explains, step by step, what you […]
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