Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

If your stepmother has retained an attorney, you'd do well to sit down with one for yourself, or at least visit with one by phone. When a person dies in Texas without a Will, their estate passes to the individuals specified (heirs) under the Texas laws regarding intestacy. Application of these laws requires knowing whether the property in your father's estate is community or separate. Your stepmother may have rights that she intends to preserve and protect and you certainly do as well. Although forums such as this can be useful in gaining some quick responses, they are no replacement for some time spent visiting with an attorney to outline all of the facts and learn what your options really are.

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