Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Common Law Marriages & Probate

My boyfriend & I visited TX 2 yrs ago for 4 days & then both returned to & continued to reside in a home that we jointly own in another state. While we were visiting TX he introduced me as his wife to someone while we were there. He died 2 months ago & I want to know if we would be legally considered married by common law in the state of TX because he introduced me as his wife. Neither one of us held residency in TX at any time. I am interested in gaining inheritence to his estate as it is a considerable amount.


Asked on 11/29/06, 1:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Common Law Marriages & Probate

No. Your marital status would e determined by the laws of your state of residence.

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Answered on 11/29/06, 9:34 am


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