Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Who gets the house

My mom paid her house off 4 yeas before she got married, if she dies does her husband automatically get the house, if so is there a way avoid this.


Asked on 7/17/09, 10:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Who gets the house

Assuming husband is not your dad, and assuming mom has no will, the house is split among her biological children. However, hubby retains a life estate until the property is no longer his homestead.

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Answered on 7/18/09, 11:54 am


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