Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
my dad died and had no will his wife My stepmom claims that everything is hers. I have one sister and he has 1 brother. Is she right? I was told half goes to me and my sister
Asked on 8/23/10, 5:30 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Donald McLeaish
McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.
you are right...hire a lawyer
Answered on 8/28/10, 7:23 am
THe answer depends on what property is there, who bought it, etc. Stepmom keeps what she brought into the marriage, and her 1/2 of the community property. Aside from that, the children have a share. HOWEVER, your rights are not self-enforcing. You need to get counsel--NOW if you want to protect your rights. There's very little you can do 'after the fact'
Answered on 8/28/10, 7:36 am