Can I probate a house of my late husband w/o a will
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Can I probate a house of my late husband w/o a will
When my husband died we had been living in his deceased parents house. What can
be done to legally have the house put in my name? He never had the house put in
his name legally, but had lived there over 5 years when we married. We were
married 4 years. I have the paperwork showing his parents as the owners.
Asked on March 1, 2018 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. I urge you to seek legal help to sort this out. First, was your Husband an only child or did he have siblings? Was there a Will leaving the house to him? These are questions that must be answered first. If the title can be traced from his parents to your Husband then you have to probate his estate. He died without a Will so called "intestate" and the intestacy statute in Texas will apply. If you have no children you will inherit the entire estate. If you have children you will inherit a portion of the house, since it was not deeded to both of you as community property. Good luck.
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