Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

I was wondering if the house is under his name would it go to the next of kin?

My father dies 2 years ago. and my cousin is living in his house while i strugle to pay rent. My dad didn't leave a will. I wanted to know if the house would go to the next of kin since he didn't leave a will.


Asked on 3/21/02, 6:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: I was wondering if the house is under his name would it go to the next of k

The house would go to his children, if he didn't leave a wife. You'll have to prove up the fact that you are entitled to the property through a judicial process called determination of heirship.

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Answered on 3/22/02, 12:12 pm


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