Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
my father just passed away, iwould like to know if there is a time limit in the reading of his will , my stepmother keeps putting it off.
Asked on 12/25/09, 8:07 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Donald McLeaish
McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.
no...reading will is rare..if probated, it must be done in 4 yrs...
Answered on 12/30/09, 9:15 pm
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
You should hire a probate attorney and open probate yourself. It is possible that stepmom is procrastinating because she has something to lose - or maybe there is no will and she is afraid for you to claim your inheritance. Protect yourself.
Answered on 1/02/10, 1:22 pm