You are a qualified person . You are also at the end of the line. The only way for you to be moved to the head of the line is for the parents to make the written declaration described above. As I said, the preferred declaration should be contained in a Will so that their asset issues can also be handled. Without Wills, they are leaving the fate of their children, and the fate of their assets, in the hands of state law.
Action is the cure.
T his column answers a specific legal question offered by an individual in the South Texas area. The answer may or may not match your individual situation. Be careful not to treat this column as specific legal advice that meets your individual needs. It may give you a solid basis for discussion with your own attorney. Also, please be aware that laws change.