Texas: Challenging a Sibling’s Use of a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account
Challenging a Sibling’s Use of a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account in Texas — What to Know and Do Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For decisions that affect your legal rights, consult a licensed Texas probate or estate attorney. Detailed Answer — practical legal overview under Texas law […]
Read article →Enforcing or Disputing an Oral Agreement to Divide Wrongful Death Proceeds — Texas
How to Enforce or Dispute an Oral Agreement About Dividing Wrongful Death Proceeds Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This information is educational only and is not legal advice. For advice about a specific situation, consult a licensed Texas attorney. Detailed Answer — What you need to know under Texas law When someone dies because […]
Read article →How to Apply to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate in Texas
Serving as Administrator for a Parent Who Died Intestate in Texas: FAQ and Step-by-Step Guide Short answer: If your mother died without a will in Texas (intestate), you can ask the probate court in the county where she lived to appoint you as the administrator (personal representative). The basic steps are: confirm venue, identify heirs, […]
Read article →Texas Probate: Do You Have to Post a Bond to Serve as Administrator?
Do I have to post a bond to serve as administrator of an intestate estate in Texas? Short answer: Usually yes — Texas courts generally require a personal representative (administrator or executor) to give a bond. However, the bond can often be waived if all parties entitled to distribution agree in writing and the court […]
Read article →Texas: Selling a Decedent’s House When a Co‑Administrator Refuses to Sign
FAQ: Selling estate real estate in Texas when a co‑administrator won’t cooperate Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is general information about Texas law, not legal advice. If you need advice for a specific case, consult a licensed Texas probate attorney as soon as possible. Short answer If an estate’s house is at risk […]
Read article →How to Get Court Approval to Release Estate Funds in Texas When Beneficiaries Disagree
Getting Court Approval to Release Estate Funds When Beneficiaries Disagree (Texas) Short answer: In Texas, if beneficiaries or potential heirs dispute how estate funds should be split, the personal representative (executor/administrator) or any interested person can ask the probate court to decide or to approve a limited (interim) release of funds. Which steps you must […]
Read article →Texas: Does leftover money from a home sale get distributed under my dad’s will?
What happens to sale proceeds after debts are paid under Texas law Detailed answer — how Texas law treats money left after selling a deceased person’s house Short answer: usually yes — if the house is part of your dad’s probate estate, any money left after paying valid debts, taxes, and administration expenses becomes part […]
Read article →Texas: Reimbursing Personal Payments for a Decedent's Vehicle Lien
Detailed Answer Short answer: Possibly. Under Texas probate practice, a person who pays a decedent’s secured debt (for example, a lien on a vehicle) from personal funds can sometimes be reimbursed from the estate, but reimbursement depends on who paid, why the payment was made, whether the payment preserved estate property, whether someone has been […]
Read article →How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to Children in Texas
Short answer After taxes, creditor claims, and administrative expenses are paid from the probate estate, the personal representative (executor or administrator) distributes the remaining cash and property to the decedent’s heirs or beneficiaries according to the decedent’s will or, if there is no will, under Texas intestacy rules. The exact steps depend on whether the […]
Read article →Texas Probate: Bonds for Administrators of Intestate Estates
Do I have to post a bond to serve as administrator of an intestate estate in Texas? Detailed answer — Texas probate bonds for administrators Short answer: In most cases, yes — the court will require an administrator appointed for an intestate (no-will) estate to give a fiduciary bond. But the requirement can sometimes be […]
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