Q: I am the eldest daughter of a man who just died; he has a common law "spouse" and another daughter. What are my rights?
The common law wife was previously his legal wife but they divorced; the other daughter is theirs. I'm currently in New York, he lived in Texas. I do not know if he had a will, or what is "estate" consists of and am not sure I will be considered when everything is reviewed. What are my rights?
A: If he left a Will that would control. If not, Texas law will dictate who is a beneficiary of the estate. If they divorced she might not be considered a common law wife. You should consult a Texas estate attorney to determine what your next steps should be.
A: It is a TX law question if that is where the estate is located. NY, where you live, is irrelevant.
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