Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas
Inhareted home
My husband died 5 years ago. His
second wife was living in a house
that is in his name. She has now
died. She left it to her daughter but it
is in my husband's name. Does the
house belong to me, he left every
thing to me, or to the daughter? The
house is in Houston TX
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Inhareted home
I don't have enough facts here.
First, I would need to review the divorce decree between your husband and his second wife. How did she wind up with occupancy rights? Was she awarded the house in the decree and they never changed the title to her? Or was she given a life estate? If so, who is the remainder?
Second, did your husband have a will? If so, was it probated? How many children does your husband have and with whom? (This can determine where property goes with respect to the probate code.)
Feel free to call or email me if you want to discuss this further.
Re: Inhareted home
Contact an attorney in Houston to represent you in the probate. You need professional help to protect your interests.
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