Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

My mothers estate

My mother passed away on 7/07/07 from ovarian cancer. She only had a hand written will that she made after she was ill. She was married to a man for 7 years. He received her life insurance money and according to the letter left by my mother, he was to receive everything. My mother had a trailer and a small piece of property that she purchased before she was married. Her husband now wants to sell the property, do I have any claim to the property being her only child?


Asked on 10/27/08, 5:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: My mothers estate

Not if the will is valid. If the will was completely in her handwriting and left her husband everything, that's apparently what she meant to do. Good Luck.

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Answered on 10/27/08, 5:30 pm
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: My mothers estate

The paper may or may not qualify as a will. If the court does not recognize it as such, then the property would inherited under the laws of intestacy. I suggest that you consult an attorney to protect your rights if you have any.

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Answered on 10/28/08, 8:36 am


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