What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
My Dad passed away recently without a will. He lived in Texas for the last 5 years and died in Texas. I live in Texas. My step-mother does not have any kids and lives in New Mexico in her and my Dad's house. The Community Property law are different in each state. For instance in Texas the children of the deceased receive 1/2 of community property. In New Mexico the spouse receives all of the community property. Which state lnterstate laws would be used to probate his estate? Texas or New Mexico?
My Dad passed away recently without a will. He lived in Texas for the last 5 years and died in Texas. I live in Texas. My step-mother does not have any kids and lives in New Mexico in her and my Dad's house. The Community Property law are different in each state. For instance in Texas the children of the deceased receive 1/2 of community property. In New Mexico the spouse receives all of the community property. Which state lnterstate laws would be used to probate his estate? Texas or New Mexico?