Her spouse left her 30+ years ago, but have not divorced. My Aunt is now deceased.
answered on Nov 2, 2023
First I'm very sorry for your loss and offer my condolences.
Generally, a designated beneficiary on a 401(k) passes outside probate much like life insurance or any other account with a designated beneficiary. It is handled based on a written contract and does not come into probate.... View More 
Two cases still are pending,1. Wit of possession and 2 Trespass to try title,the plaintiff presented death certificates to life insurance company then executor and applicant was removed by the courts own motion.C-1-PB-10-001742 and C-1-CV-18-009261,Case summary shows rent ordered and a default... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2023
The best I can tell is that Plaintiff is either entitled to be named administrator/executor and/or Plaintiff was seeking to remove someone from a home that they were not legally entitled to possess. I'm uncertain if Plaintiff prevailed in Suit to Quiet Title, but since the court issued a Writ... View More
I've lived there with my mother for 22 years and I'm disabled, but she left him the house? Can he make me leave?
answered on Sep 15, 2023
I can only focus on the Estate planning/probate portion of your question. If read it correctly you lived in this home with your mother for 22 years. I'm assuming your mother passed away and let me first say I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom 2 years ago and it's hard enough... View More
Would a Quitclaim deed be acceptable? Will there be problems with Medicare trying to confiscate the house from me later?
answered on Jul 20, 2023
I'm sorry you find yourself in this situation. Unless your mother named you on a durable power of attorney as her agent I don't think any conveyance of real property would be proper. If you are her named agent on a durable power of attorney then confirm the right to convey property is a... View More
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