Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Muniment title

My father passed away 4-17-07 he had a will i have a brother and sister who i have no contact with i found out tonight that a case type;muniment title was filed4-3-07.And the same day was anorder of the court. I was listed in the will to recieve a fair market value of an acre of property he had also was to rec. 1/3 of money recd from sell of 2 vehicles he owned. Help i don't know what this means?


Asked on 4/14/07, 1:40 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

Re: Muniment title

From your dates I'm not sure what is going on either. It sounds like the will was probated as a muniment of title. Wills are probated as a muniment of title for two reasons. First it establishes title to real estate, just like a deed. Second, if the will has not been probated within the limitations period, it can still be probated as a muniment of title. Unfortunately, probating a will as a muniment of title does not distribute any assets.

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Answered on 4/14/07, 11:06 am

Re: Muniment title

I'm not sure the information was accurate. You cannot probate a will prior to the date of death. Are you sure about your dates?

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Answered on 4/14/07, 2:00 pm


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