Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Who can make a claim to an estate?

A man dies intestate in a community property state. Do the children of his (dead) brother have a legal claim to his estate even if their claim will rob the deceased widow of her livelihood?


Asked on 11/10/08, 11:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Patricia F. Bushman BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES

Re: Who can make a claim to an estate?

The widow needs to talk with a good probate/estate attorney. It doesn't seem likely that the nieces and nephews have any claim to the estate.

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Answered on 11/11/08, 2:14 pm


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