Chapter 3 – Intestate Succession – Problems

Using your Texas Probate Code Statutes for this Chapter, solve the following problems. Who gets what and why? Refer to each statute that you believe has an effect on the outcome of the problem.

Jenevive is a famous singer with a multi-million dollar estate. She died of a drug overdose at the age of 26. She left no spouse and no children. Her mother is still living. Her father abandoned her and her mother when Jenevive was three. Her mother obtained a divorce two years later. They had not heard from him until 2 years ago when Jenevive became famous. He was always pestering Jenevive for money, but she would not have anything to do with him. His parental rights were never terminated.