Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

My husband died recently, (did not have a will) he was receiving payments from an oil settlement. What can I do to have the payments transfered to my name?


Asked on 2/25/10, 11:01 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Most such assets are only transferred after proof in probate..call us and we will be happy to assist

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Answered on 3/02/10, 4:38 pm
Nicholas Dupre Stone and Associates, LLP

Probate is indeed the answer. Put simply, probate is the process by which one transfers titled property out of a deceased person's name, into a living person's name. However, probate differs when one does not have a will. It is still necessary, but requires a few extra hoops. Let me know if I can help.

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Answered on 3/04/10, 2:20 pm


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