Have legal questions? Justia Ask A Lawyer lets you get free answers to your legal questions from experienced attorneys. Whether you need guidance on family law, criminal defense, personal injury, immigration, employment law, real estate, or another legal matter, you can ask your questions anonymously and get the answers you need.
Justia Ask A Lawyer
Free Answers From Lawyers to Your Legal Questions!
View Questions by Practice Area
View Questions by State
Lawyers, Answer Questions & Get Points
Log In
Recent Questions & Answers
Q: What should I do if the probate clerk requests asset details I've already provided?
I am navigating the summary probate process in Florida following my mother's passing. She was a hoarder, and I am aware of all her belongings, which have no significant value for detailed listing or sale. I completed the probate forms from the clerk's office according to their... View More 
Phillip William Gunthert
answered on Jul 2, 2026
answered on Jul 2, 2026
A summary administration is never as easy as it is made out to be with the clerk of the court or the probate court, particularly when it comes to issues like Homestead, exempt property and things of that sort that usually arise and then with the production of various petitions and proposed orders.... View More
Q: Can I sell custom Lego sets without permission in CA?
I am planning to sell custom-designed sets of Lego bricks as part of a business venture in California. I do not have permission from Lego, but I do not intend to market these sets as official Lego products. Is it legal for me to sell these sets without infringing on any of Lego's rights?
PREMIUM
Pavel Kolmogorov
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 1, 2026
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 1, 2026
If you are purchasing genuine LEGO bricks and reassembling them into your own custom designs, the first sale doctrine generally protects your right to resell those physical bricks. LEGO cannot prevent you from reselling products you lawfully purchased. Many businesses operate in this space (custom... View More
Q: Can I cancel a contract with Servpro due to medical and financial hardship?
I entered into a contract with Servpro to clean our attic due to a squirrel infestation. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the service after the allowed cancellation period in the contract. My husband had a heart attack, severely impacting our finances, and we can't afford the payment. Am I able... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 1, 2026
answered on Jul 1, 2026
I'm sorry about your husband's heart attack. Most attorneys would want to see your contract before offering a quick "yes" or "no" answer. If the terms of the contract are explicitly clear about missing the cancellation deadline, that could make for a simple legal... View More
Q: Can my mom inherit her late husband's home in Texas without a will?
My mom’s husband recently passed away, and she didn’t live in the same state at the time of his death. They were married in Texas, where he owned a home solely in his name, but he purchased it during their marriage. Unfortunately, there is no will, and he has three other children. Is my mom... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 1, 2026
answered on Jul 1, 2026
It depends on whether the home is community property or separate property and on whether the three children are also your mom's children. Typically, property acquired during marriage is community property. If all of the deceased husband's children are also your mom's children, then... View More
Q: Can my mom inherit her late husband's home in Texas without a will?
My mom’s husband recently passed away, and she didn’t live in the same state at the time of his death. They were married in Texas, where he owned a home solely in his name, but he purchased it during their marriage. Unfortunately, there is no will, and he has three other children. Is my mom... View More
Sharita Blacknall
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 2, 2026
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 2, 2026
The children are the heirs, but the title still needs to be cleaned up through court.
In Texas, when someone dies without a will and has no surviving spouse, that person’s property passes to that person’s children. So if both deed holders died without wills, and the surviving children... View More
Justia Ask A Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get free answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask A Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between Justia and you, or between any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions and you, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask A Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
