Fort Wayne, IN asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Texas

Q: How to deal with rich stepmother when father died intestate in the state of Texas.

My Father never signed prenuptial agreement with my stepmother. They lived in a triple wide trailer on my grandfathers land with tractors and other large equipment. She completely abandoned everything and moved to Dallas. My Grandfather is my POA because I live in another state. He has brought to her attention that she has to pay me and my sibling for half of my fathers property before it's moved. She or her children will not respond and my grandfather doesn't have much money to bring any legal matters to hand to speed the process. Hopefully you can help thanks so much

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Terry Lynn Garrett
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Terry Lynn Garrett
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: See whether you qualify for Volunteer Legal Services (Legal Aid) in the area in which your father lived and died. If not, see whether you qualify for the Modest Means program of Lawyer Referral Systems there.

Rick  Davis
Rick Davis
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Bryan, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: If you are one of the people who would benefit from the payment, it may be in your own best interest to hire a lawyer to enforce your rights as a beneficiary.

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