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Q: Is my daughter responsible for taxes or mortgage payments on a house owned by my late wife?
I am living in a house in Texas that was in my and my late wife's name, and our daughter is to receive 50% from the sale of the house. Until the house is sold, is my daughter responsible for taxes or mortgage payments of any kind? I currently handle all the payments, and there is no will involved.
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Sharita Blacknall
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answered on Sep 7, 2026
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Not necessarily. Whether your daughter is responsible for a share of the mortgage or property taxes depends first on whether she actually inherited an ownership interest in the property.
If she owns a 50% interest as a co-owner, Texas law can allow a co-owner who pays more than his share of... View More 
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Q: What is the likelihood-of-confusion risk for CITIZEN MACHINE in Class 25?
I'm planning to launch an apparel brand with the name CITIZEN MACHINE, focusing on tees, hoodies, tanks, and headwear for customers aged 18-35 who are interested in gym/training and car culture. I've run my USPTO/Justia searches and common-law checks (e.g., Google, Etsy, Amazon) and... View More
Kyle M. Kinzy
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answered on Sep 7, 2026
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I am a general practice attorney in Austin, Texas. Running the searches before committing to a name is the right order, and the two marks you flagged are not the ones that should drive the decision. I have not done a trademark/servicemark search and the response is... View More
Q: How to sell inherited property in Texas without probate?
I am in Texas and need assistance with selling a property I inherited as a granddaughter. There is no will, but heirships have been filed for all deceased heirs. No probate process or court orders have been initiated, and I'm unaware of any liens on the property. We have identified a potential... View More
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Christopher R. Milton
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When someone dies without a will in Texas, title to their real property passes automatically to their heirs by operation of law at the moment of death — no probate is legally required just to transfer ownership between the heirs themselves. The practical challenge is proving to a buyer's... View More
Q: How to sell inherited property in Texas without probate?
I am in Texas and need assistance with selling a property I inherited as a granddaughter. There is no will, but heirships have been filed for all deceased heirs. No probate process or court orders have been initiated, and I'm unaware of any liens on the property. We have identified a potential... View More
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Sharita Blacknall
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You may be able to sell the property without opening a probate, but it will depend largely on whether a title company is willing to insure the transaction.
If by “heirships have been filed” you mean Affidavits of Heirship have been recorded in the county property records, the title... View More
Q: Legal issue in Texas: Probate litigation and estate theft by executor brother
I am facing a legal issue in Texas concerning a probate litigation and estate theft case against my brother, who became the executor in February 2024. My attorney filed a fraudulent settlement agreement, claiming I signed it, after I discovered he was colluding with my brother, who has been... View More
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Christopher R. Milton
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Two things need to happen quickly, in parallel.
First, on representation: if your attorney has filed a motion to withdraw, Texas courts generally won't let a case go forward with a party unrepresented without some opportunity to get new counsel — but you shouldn't wait for the... View More
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