Asked in Probate for Texas

Q: My husband died intestate in Texas June 8,2017. He had 2 children by previous marriage. If no one protest by the end of

4 years are they exempt from their distribution of personal and community property?

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Terry Lynn Garrett
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Terry Lynn Garrett
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: No, they are still your husband's heirs and entitled to his 50% community property interest in, for example, you home although you have a right to live in it for life. All waiting four years (and hoping that they wait four years) does is mean that the estate must be probated as a muniment (defense) of title. Contact a local probate lawyer and probate your husband's estate.

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