Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Death of a father

My father in-law passed away more than 2 years ago. My wife's stepmother has not had a headstone placed at his gravesite, nor has she had his will read. Could we legally put a headstone on his gravesite, and does she have to have his will read?

Thank you.


Asked on 7/19/06, 4:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: Death of a father

Your wife can file an application for probate to have the will probated. "Reading" the will is not a legal procedure without probate. As the daughter of the deceased, certainly she can put a gravestone if she wishes.

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Answered on 7/19/06, 4:12 pm


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