Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

Will, common law

a couple live together for 18yrs, he dies. The will leaves everything to children. Is the wife not entitled to the possessions aquired by both for 18yrs?


Asked on 1/31/07, 3:36 pm

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Johm Smith tom's

Re: Will, common law

It has been a while since I reviewed this area, but Texas is a common law state and I believe that there can be a common law basis for getting a relationship recognized as a marriage. Not so much time but rather whether the couple represented to others that they were married/considered themselves married is the main factor. You should definitely consult with an attorney on this and soon because time almost always an important factor.

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Answered on 1/31/07, 4:26 pm


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