What to do if y dad passed away almost 3 years ago and his lawyer is just now sending me documents that I have to sign but I have no idea what they mean?

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What to do if y dad passed away almost 3 years ago and his lawyer is just now sending me documents that I have to sign but I have no idea what they mean?

My father didn’t have a Will. The attorney wants me to sign a “Waiver and Renunciation of Rights to Letters of Administration”. It’s asking me to waive and renounce my right to be appointed independent administratrix and to receive letters of administration in the decedent’s estate in favor of my stepmother, who is a qualified person. What is this and should I sign it?

Asked on January 13, 2014 under Estate Planning, Texas

Answers:

Brook Miscoski / Hurr Law Office PC

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

It sounds to me like someone is trying to get away with mistakes after the fact. I wouldn't sign a waiver unless a probate attorney looked at the whole situation and advised me that I wasn't giving up anything.

Since you obviously aren't your stepmother's blood child, you may have rights to inherit intestate that have been ignored.


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