Houston, TX asked in Probate for Texas

Q: Can I legally forfeit my rights or claims to my father's estate?

Father passed away without a will. We have been estranged for 10 plus years. I have three other siblings.

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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: You can file a disclaimer. Your interest will then pass to your children.

Tammy L. Wincott and Tim Akpinar agree with this answer

Jon R. Boyd
Jon R. Boyd
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Yes

Tim Akpinar and Tammy L. Wincott agree with this answer

Nina Whitehurst
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Crossville, TN

A: Yes, of course. You do that by signing a disclaimer. If you disclaim the estate will be distributed as if you predeceased your father.

Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer

Tammy L. Wincott
Tammy L. Wincott
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Yes, as the others said, you may file a disclaimer. How and who it is served upon varies depending on the stage of the probate of the estate.

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