Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

The Estate

My mother passed in 2000 and her will states that my brother is the executor of the estate and I am second. My stepfather has a livin girfriend. I no that Texas is a community property state, but what happens if my stepfather dies and the livin girlfriends claims that she is his common law wife and tries to claim the estate? What part does my brother and I have in this issue as far as the executor and second?


Asked on 1/04/08, 6:59 pm

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

Re: The Estate

The will must be probated within 4 years unless some good reason exists not to. Find a good reason. You and your brother are entitled to 1/2 of the CP estate right now. I don't know what that is, but good luck. Your stepfather can will his 1/2 to the livin, but that does not touch yours. Might be a good time to see a lawyer.

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Answered on 1/04/08, 9:52 pm


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