Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
my dad passed away recently and supposedly everything was left to my step-mother how can i find out if this is true or not?
Asked on 7/08/10, 10:44 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
If the will was probated, then you can review it at the office of the probate clerk in the county of your Dad's residence.
Answered on 7/10/10, 7:03 pm
Bob Leonard
Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC
If there was no will, then one-half of the community property and almost all of his separate property would be inherited by his children. There are exceptions and allowances so consult an attorney who practices probate law.
Also, if there was a will that was not probated, then you need an attorney to begin that process (assuming that you like the will, of course). The court can make the surviving spouse turn over the will if she refuses.
Answered on 7/13/10, 9:30 am