Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas
Property without a will
My mother passed away in 1995 without a will. There are 7 sisters, is there such a thing as a statue of limitations that would force any one of us to sign our part to one sibling?
Asked on 5/20/09, 9:53 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
Re: Property without a will
No. The only thing that could force you to sell is a lawsuit called a partition action. It will not force you to sign your part to one sibling unless you are justly compensated. This type of lawsuit might cost the parties upwards of $5-10,000.
Answered on 5/21/09, 9:42 am
Re: Property without a will
Aside from the partition action, a sister could try to claim adverse possession, but that would be difficult, at best. The path of least resistance is to sit down with everyone and figure out who wants what.
Answered on 5/22/09, 4:02 pm
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