Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

No will in Texas

My stepdad died and left no will and he had a house before he & my mom married. They were still married at the time of his death and he has a son (not of the marriage) they didn't get a chance to put her on the deed neither is the son listed. Is my mother entitled to something with regard to the house?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.


Asked on 7/02/02, 12:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Forrester Gibson, Ochsner & Adkins

Re: No will in Texas

Your mother may have a constitutional homestead right and perhaps (but not sure) some right of reimbursement for any payments made on the debt (if any) from community property. You should contact a lawyer. Where are u located in Texas?

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Answered on 7/02/02, 3:11 pm
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: No will in Texas

Your mother has a homestead right and a life estate in the property. The son gets the real estate after your mother passes on.

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Answered on 7/02/02, 3:16 pm


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