Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Death of ex husband with minor child.

I divorced my ex husband in 2006, we have 3 children, one of them is a minor, and one can not be found. He did not change anything when we divorced leaving everything to me. I have re-married.


Asked on 2/05/09, 1:22 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Edgardo Baez The Baez Law Firm, P.C.

Re: Death of ex husband with minor child.

Does your ex have a significant estate?

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Answered on 2/05/09, 1:30 pm
Patricia F. Bushman BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES

Re: Death of ex husband with minor child.

There really isn't a question here. Just a series of statements.

If your ex isn't dead, he really needs to redo his Will.

If he is dead, you no longer inherit under a pre-divorce Will because you divorced him, so everything will pass as if you had predeceased him.

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Answered on 2/05/09, 4:18 pm
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Death of ex husband with minor child.

A will made prior to divorce is no longer valid. However, since ex has children, as long as he has no new will, his estate goes to them. Contact an attorney to protect their interests.

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Answered on 2/05/09, 4:29 pm


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