What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas. My mother in-law was willed a home on land from her boyfrien when he passed away. an attorney did file it with the probate court. And he just dropped the case, this was in 2007. I know I must do this quickly because of the four year thing. I don't know what to do next. there are no debts and or taxes owed by the estate. She would like to put it in her sons name, instead of her own. What do I need to do? please help.