Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
Grandmother's holographic will never submitted to court
GM died 14 months ago. G.Aunt said she found holographic will 14 months ago, but has never done anything about it. She refused to let anyone see it. GM's house has been sitting vacant all this time and was reportedly vandalized last spring. My brother and I both live 6 hours away from Dallas in different directions. Our parents are both dead. In addition to our children, there is only one other descendent, a 50 yr. old grand-daughter. I cannot get any response from G. Aunt or from Dallas Cty courthouse despite phone message I left. What can I do to get someone to probate GM's estate?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Grandmother's holographic will never submitted to court
There is a provision in the Texas Probate Code in which you can ask a court to compel production of a will. My guess is that you're going to need to do that here.
Re: Grandmother's holographic will never submitted to court
A local Dallas attorney can easily help you with your situation. I provide a complimentary initial phone consultation to discuss issues and available options. You are welcomed to email me to set up a time. My condolences on the loss of your grandmother.
Re: Grandmother's holographic will never submitted to court
Anyone with a legal interest can enter the estate in probate. Then the great-aunt can be compelled to produce the holographic will if, in fact, it still exists. Otherwise heirship will have to be determined.
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