Adrian, TX Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

It is difficult to answer a question like this without more complete information about the estate, and how the land will transfer in the first place. If your mother passed in July of 2013, you should still have time to "disclaim" your share of the land that might do what you want, but more information about the family is needed. You could simply deed your portion to your brother, but first you need to make sure that you are properly in title to the land, and this approach might involve a need at least to file a gift tax return. Honestly, it's land it must have enough value that it's worth hiring a lawyer to make sure things are done correctly.

Commonly related administrators serve without remuneration, and are selected out of the heir or beneficiary group. The duties should be explained to you by an attorney, who generally you would be allowed to hire as the fiduciary and pay out if the Estate/Trust. Additionally fees, both for a paid administrator and the professions hired are subject to the approval of the Court. They are generally based on time, services and expensed incurred, not a percentage.

I'm sorry to learn of your situation. Make sure of the following: 1. You personally did not guarantee the payment of his medical bills 2. The life insurance policy has you listed as a beneficiary. 3. Your spouse has appropriate Medicaid protection planning in place 4. Your spouse has an estate plan in place.