Q: In texas , how soon after a death do we have to file a Will?
My grandmother left my uncle to live in her estate until he passes and gave the house to my sisters and I. What are his rights as a life estate tenant and our rights ?
A:
It would be a good idea to have a lawyer look at the document that gives your uncle a life estate. This is because a "life estate" can be tailored several different ways. Some life estates terminate if the life tenant moves out. Others don't terminate until the life tenant dies.
That's a separate issue from the issue of probating the will. You should file the will for probate as soon as possible. Under Texas Law, a will is supposed to be probated within four years. However, it's generally recommended to get it done as soon as possible.
Contact a probate lawyer for a free or inexpensive consultation meeting. I think it would be well worth your time!
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