Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

if a man is left a house in a will can he live in that house while the will is being contested?


Asked on 1/18/12, 8:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brian Thomas Burdette & Rice PLLC

Depends on whether or not the contest came before or after the Will was admitted to probate, and whether or not the Executor has delivered title to the beneficiary. Most contests happen before these events, so it would likely not be appropriate. However, your question is simply too fact-driven to try to answer on a quick-response forum like this. If you're concerned about this issue, take the time to speak to an attorney.

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Answered on 1/18/12, 9:23 pm


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