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Q: Can my executor brother include my house as part of the estate and give all heirs a TIC deed?
I am facing an issue with my brother, who is the independent executor and also a beneficiary in our mother's estate. The will states that the estate should be "shared and shared alike" and to distribute immediately upon death. It's been 18 months, and I received a letter from... View More 
Sharita Blacknall
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answered on Jul 23, 2026
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answered on Jul 23, 2026
The first issue is whether your mother legally gave you the land where you built the house. Building and paying for a house on someone else’s land does not automatically give you ownership, and paying taxes or claiming a homestead does not replace a deed. However, living there for eight years and... View More
Q: What legal actions can we consider for negligence after a Mohs procedure?
I believe a doctor was negligent when performing a Mohs procedure on my husband’s scalp on 10/20/25, as he did not offer any aftercare. The wound has since worsened into a deep and gaping wound on his head, reaching the dura and requiring extensive medical attention including immunotherapy, a... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
A claim for medical malpractice is possible. A few things need to be reviewed by experienced medical malpractice attorneys.
Medical experts will have to determine what duties the doctor had for the after-care, what you did or did not do, what any malpractice had in causing further harm,... View More
Q: Do I need a lawyer to execute an estate trust in California?
I have an estate trust in California that primarily designates assets to one organization. The trust includes one house and two cars. Upon my passing, will I need a lawyer to execute the trust, or can the executor handle this without legal assistance?
Julie King
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
I’ll talk about a different topic before I address the question. Lawyers can tell when a person drafted their trust using A.I. or a template they found on the internet, as opposed to having an estate planning lawyer prepare the trust. There are some legal documents that are so standard, a... View More
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Q: What can I do about a 3-day eviction notice under the CARES Act in Texas?
I am facing an eviction in Texas and have received a 3-day notice to vacate my apartment. However, my apartment falls under the CARES Act, and I believe I should have received a 30-day notice. I had a court date on June 30th and unfortunately lost the decision, which went in favor of my landlord.... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
The 30-day requirement under the CARES Act ended in 2020. That Act was tied to the emergency declaration concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you lost the eviction case on June 30th and have not appealed that decision, you move all your personal property out of the premises as soon as... View More
Q: Is it necessary to provide my social security number in a Texas custody agreement?
I have a temporary joint custody agreement in Texas that requires me to provide my social security number to the other parent. However, the agreement does not specify why this information is necessary. I have concerns about sharing my social security number due to privacy and security reasons, and... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
It is required so that, in the future if you are ordered to pay child support or the other parent ever files for state assistance, the OAG can open a child support account correctly identifying you as the obligor an can conveniently locate future employers to garnish your wages for the child... View More
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