How do I get access to my father’s account. I’m the only child. Father left no will. I have death certificate. I can’t afford letter of testamentary.
Get Legal Help Today
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
How do I get access to my father’s account. I’m the only child. Father left no will. I have death certificate. I can’t afford letter of testamentary.
My father died recently on Nov 18. He
left no will. I need
to pay his bills. The bank says I have
no access without letter of
testamentary. How long for me to be
official beneficiary? I have no money
to hire a lawyer. I’m disabled and
don’t work . thank you
Asked on December 5, 2017 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. The bank will not allow you access until you file a Petitoon in Probate Court and you are appointed as the Personal Representative of his estate. You can get the forms online most of the time. I don't know what county you are in but I am going to give you some links below to show you. Generally the petitions are the same state wide. You may need an affidavit of heirship (as it is called in other states) from a close friend or relative who can swear you are the only child and inheriting everything. Good luck.
https://www.dallascounty.org/government/courts/probate/probate_forms.php
http://www.cclerk.hctx.net/probate/downloadable_forms.aspx
http://access.tarrantcounty.com/en/probate-courts/probate-court-2/decedent-s-estates-forms.html
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.