Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

no will spouce died

If deed of property has names of owners listed as John Doe or Jane Doe (not John Doe and Jane Doe) and there was no will when one died does this make the property (home) belong to the surving person or is it considered interstate, children all adults.

I am requesting this info for an elderly friend in Garland, Texas who needs help and was told she could not qualify for aid as there was no will and her house was part of estate. She had gas leak at meter and one small leak found in house, (fixed), City requires owner to have pressue test ect befoe meter can be put back, friend is on limited income Social Security. City offers aid if you guaify. zip 75040


Asked on 3/29/07, 11:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: no will spouce died

I think it creates a hole in the chain of title. I think you would need to correct this by clearing the chain. This would be accomplished by using heirship affidavits and deeds to cut off potential ownership interests by others. She should check with Legal Services or North Texas, the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and SMU Law School to see if someone can help her at little or no charge.

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Answered on 3/31/07, 11:03 am


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