They could sign a "Disclaimer," which would make the estate be distributed as if the disclaiming heirs had died before your husband. But, that does not mean their shares would pass to you. Depending o
If the beneficiares, by statute or by the will, agree to the distribution of the personal effects of the deceased as she wished, that would otherwise have been included in the total estate, then there
Probably not, since the rights cut off, is also cut off of benefits and obligations that previously existed between the to persons. Suggest you contact a probate counsel and or a family law attorney t
Yes, if there are no assets to distribute. If no trust or will, and there assets to distribute, then the estate will need to be administered via a petition into the probate court.
If the only assets are a joint bank account and two life insurance policies, then you probably don't need to probate your mother's estate. Life insurance policies follow whoever is designated as
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar
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