Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Estate

My father left no will. He owned land and I know without a will it's left to my mother, me and my sister. My question is do we have to change the title. It is still in my father's name. Will something happen is we leave it that way (in his name). If we have to change the title, how do we do so.


Asked on 1/31/03, 9:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Basil Hoyl Law office of Basil Hoyl

Re: Estate

If I had an interest in land, I would want my interest to be reflected in the deed records of the county and have my address listed on that title. If taxes are owed on the property I would be more likely to receive proper and timely notice. An application to determine heirship could be filed in the probate court, or in many circumstances, an affidavit of heirship may be signed and sworn before a notary and filed in the deed records. The affidavit should not be an expensive procedure and most lawyers can prepare one for you.

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Answered on 1/31/03, 11:43 pm


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