Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Re: Unsigned will

A will normally benefits the estate by appointing an executor to serve without bond...and probate is simple. Hire an attorney and if all heirs are agreeable, not greedy, the estate can go as agreed or by law of Texas....and probably inexpensively..good luck

Re: Unsigned will

I'm sorry for your double loss, but attorneys have no magic wands to get people to make Wills or to get them to sign their Wills after they have been drafted. Most attorneys I know will do everything they can, including making home, nursing home, and hospital visits, if a client wants to executed his or her Will.

You should contact a good probate attorney who can review the estates.

Re: Unsigned will

I'm sorry to learn about your in laws. As for your question, try calling the attorney, to see if s/he has a signed copy. Some attorneys will keep the signed originals, as a courtesy. If not, the documents you may have could be drafts, that were never updated, agreed upon, etc. At any rate, if the family gets along, probate in Texas is very easy, and not expensive. I'd suggest your calling a probate lawyer and discussing the estate. Many firms, mine included, will give you an initial consultation for free.