Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

can a father take custody of a child after mother dies even if her will reads otherwise?


Asked on 8/24/11, 12:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

Yes. A mother can't cut off a father's natural parental rights just by making out a will that says "I want my sister Betty to have custody of my child after I die."

You'll want to look at section 676 of the Texas Probate code.

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Answered on 8/24/11, 2:13 am


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