Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
This question has to do with a house that was owned by a single father. When he died there was no will. This father had two children(both in 50's) Male and Female. The Male lived close by and handled the father's estate. The daughter lives in the same state(Texas) about 400 miles away, has never had anything to do with the estate or property. The Male now lives in the house and has paid all the bills and taxes owed on the property (8 years now). Now the female is trying to get control of the property and give it to her son. They are trying to gain full interest in this property. How can the Male stop this since he has had the only interest in this property for more than 8 years and has paid all upkeep and taxes. Any help on this matter would greatly be appreciated.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Go see a probate attorney.
I assume that the estate was properly probated 8 years ago. Take the paperwork to the attorney and have the attorney explain everything to you.
The title of the house will explain everything. If they own it jointly then, I guess, now they need to either sell it or one of them needs to buy the other one out.
The laws of the State of Texas control. It is too complex to go into in this small space. If the brother and sister can't work together to resolve this matter, the judge will help them work this out!
Of course, the brother and sister will get to pay court costs and legal fees to resolve their differences.
I'd be in an attorney's office tomorrow.
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