Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
felons as executor of will in texas
can a person with a felony conviction execute a 'will' in texas? A felon has lived in a house for 4 years since his mother died and now his sister comes up with an attorney's letter saying he was not to be allowed to execute the will, and this house was clearly deeded to him.
Asked on 8/16/08, 12:42 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: felons as executor of will in texas
A felon cannot be an executor of a will, but can receive property under the terms of th will. If there are no estate debts (aside from mortgage debt) then you can institute a summary proceeding, called a muniment of title, where an executor doesn't have to be appointed.
Answered on 8/16/08, 12:15 pm
Donald McLeaish
McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.
Re: felons as executor of will in texas
A felon can own a house deeded to him but cannot be the executor of the will.
Answered on 8/16/08, 7:31 am
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