Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Re: My Sister - no will

If the annuity did not terminate upon her death, it would have been possible for her to designate benefiaries with the annuity company. If she did so, no will or estate administration would be necessary and future payments would be made in accordance with her wishes. If she did not designate beneficiaries or if the designation failed, an estate administration would probably needed.

Re: My Sister - no will

I had an aunt in Texas who died without a will an I'm the executor of the estate so I am familiar with how things are done in Texas even though I am only licensed in Pennsylvania.

When a person dies without a will the law provides a default will by statute.

Her heirs are entitled to the annuity. To get this they have to open an estate in Texas. That will require a Texas Lawyer for that. Once the estate is opened the estate will collect the annuity and distribute it to the heirs.

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{John}