Inheritance Rights For Guardians

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In Texas, if a single person dies intestate (without a will), their assets are typically inherited by their children. As the legal guardian of your grandchild, you have the right to manage their inheritance, including any final paychecks. You may need to present your guardianship documents to access these funds for the childs benefit.

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My son died, no Will, no spouse, one child that I'm raising, nothing in the estate, only his final paycheck that was sent to me. We are in Texas
Hello ****, I'm sorry for your loss. In Texas, if a single person dies without a will, their assets typically go to their children. Since you're raising your grandchild, you might be entitled to the paycheck as their guardian. However, you may need to establish guardianship legally.
I have legal guardianship
Hello ****, as the legal guardian of your grandchild in Texas, you have the right to manage your grandchild's inheritance. You may need to present your guardianship documents to access your son's final paycheck for the child's benefit.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask.