Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Will or Marriage?

I recently married a man who was widowed 5 years ago. His first wife and he had wills made up in 1988 leaving everything to their daughter. Do I as his wife have any legal basis for any of his property?


Asked on 4/24/07, 4:07 pm

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

Re: Will or Marriage?

He can pass all of his property by will. Any community property that you may accumulate in the marriage is always 1/2 yours. As a surviving spouse you are entitled to a life estate in any homestead subject to payment of taxes, fees, etc.

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Answered on 4/24/07, 4:50 pm


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