San Antonio, TX asked in Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate Law for Texas

Q: Please explain what signing a waiver( chapter 308 section A) pertaining my Dads will means and if it takes anything away

My Dad and stepmother haven't lived in the house together for years. My dad wanted her taken off of his will but couldn't because he was still married to her he couldn't. My half sister wanted me to sign my part of the deed to the house, over to her mother. Her mother owns 3 houses and is not living in or moving in to my dads house. My sister is living in it. Is it legal for them to do that??

1 Lawyer Answer
Tammy L. Wincott
Tammy L. Wincott
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: I'm sorry for the loss of your dad. You've asked a lot of questions here and my advice is to contact a probate lawyer in your area for a free consultation. Generally, signing a waiver is either acknowledging you received notice of the probate and a copy of the will, although some waivers say that you have received all the things from the estate you were supposed to. It's best to go over this in person as you'll receive more accurate information. All my best - Tammy L. Wincott

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