Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

I live in Texas. My wife and I have 3 children, ages 18,16 and 8. If wy wife and I are killed or die at the same time, can we choose to have our 18 year old raise the younger 2 children and have full custody of them?


Asked on 2/16/10, 12:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Your 18 year old may be of legal age, but the question is, "is your child equiped to take care of the other children?" An interested relative may intervene and the court will decide what is in the children's best interest."

Read more
Answered on 2/21/10, 2:33 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Probate, Trusts, Wills & Estates questions and answers in Texas