Asked in Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for Texas

Q: If the deceased owner of 9 lands in Tx. passed without a will, how can the person entrusted with the land sell?

The original landowner passed, his descendants passed, and one grand child of he original owner was the one that entrusted an uncle with the tenancy of the land before he passed too. Any other descendant that might have a legal right live in different states and do not want anything to do with the property. What would be the legal process to follow in order for them to sell as soon as possible?

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

A: It sounds like you'll need a "Determination of Heirship" and "Administrator" appointed who can pay any debts and sell property if necessary, giving the remaining assets to the appropriate heirs.

I'm going to move this over to probate as well.

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