Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Buying/Selling Home

I moved in with my mother 3 yrs ago & shortly after that she had to go to a nursing home. About 2 weeks ago during a visit her sister and my sister (both living in different states) had a meeting with an atty. ( was not included)here to discuss the sale of Mother's house after her death. She is still in failrly good health, just needs care 24/7 & can't afford home health. Apparently a will has materialized in the last 3 years. In questioning my aunt she said I might be able to get a mtg. on the house and then give my sister her share of the money. Wouldn't I have to have the house in my name and how hard would this be? At the age of 60 I certainly did not count on having large loan or mtg payments. Should I have also been included in the meeting with the atty?


Asked on 12/09/06, 11:15 am

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

Re: Buying/Selling Home

I don't know what makes you think you would have the house in your name. If there is a will and your not named to receive the house, better get ready to move. If there is no will, the other heirs could petition the court to sell the house and you would have to move anyway.

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Answered on 12/09/06, 1:04 pm


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