Troup, TX Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

That question can only be answered by meeting with an attorney and discussing the specifics of your situation more in-depth. Some people's situations and desires are such that a Will is sufficient and a trust is unnecessary; with others a trust is a an option (but is still not necessary); for others a trust is a must in order to accomplish their objectives. If you live near my area feel free to contact me and set up an appointment to discuss this further. I do estate planning for fixed fees so you'll know what it will cost to accomplish your objectives.

Unless your grandfather had a will which had specific gifts to you, you are not entitled to anything of your grandfather's in your own right as he predeceased your father. However, you do have a right to probate your father's estate and possibly make a claim on your grandfather's estate in the administration of your father's estate. The real problem is the time that has elapsed. Applications for traditional probate must be made within 4 years of the death of the decedent - your choices in how to act on your father's estate are now limited.

In Lincoln County, the judge sends a very brief letter generally outlining the duties of the administrator. It barely scratches the surface. Do yourself, and the other heirs, a favor, and hire a lawyer to help you with the probate. There are five chapters of Oregon law dealing exclusively with probate, and many more statutes that affect or are affected by probate issues. After 12 years of doing probates, I still don't know it all. Doing the probate right, it is a clean and open process that ensures that the decedent's debts get paid and his or her will is carried out; doing it wrong, it can be a hopeless expensive mess. Do it right the first time.