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Q: Does a wife get the house if her name is not on the deed and her husband passes away?
If my name is not on the deed of my husband's house, do I have any rights to the property if he passes away?
Mark Oakley
answered on Jul 27, 2026
answered on Jul 27, 2026
No, not directly. You have a claim against both his probate and non-probate estate as his surviving spouse, known as a spouse’s “elective share.” The amount of the election depends on whether he has any children or not, and if there is a will, then the decision of whether to make the election... View More 
Q: Does a wife get the house if her name is not on the deed and her husband passes away?
If my name is not on the deed of my husband's house, do I have any rights to the property if he passes away?
Cedulie Renee Laumann
answered on Jul 27, 2026
answered on Jul 27, 2026
While a surviving spouse has some rights, it isn’t automatic to get the house and the rights may only be to a portion of the house when someone dies.
If someone passes without a Will their property goes under what is called “intestate succession” - the surviving spouse gets a... View More
Q: How to enforce custody agreement when coparent withholds children?
I need immediate assistance in finding a lawyer in New Jersey, as my coparent is violating our custody agreement by withholding our children from me. He recently took them from camp without my knowledge and flew them to another state for a vacation. The custody agreement states that non-compliant... View More
Richard Diamond
answered on Jul 27, 2026
answered on Jul 27, 2026
You need the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. You have an agreement and it sounds like your ex does not comply with the obligations imposed and presumably, you will need to file an application with the court BUT, you need to file it correctly. If you handle it on your own and you... View More
Q: What legal actions can I take for a safety hazard ditch in Kaufman County, Texas?
My elderly mother’s neighbor in unincorporated Kaufman County, Texas, sold their property to a developer who recently completed a large storage facility. During construction, a deep ditch was excavated along the length of her two-acre property. Although a retaining wall was installed, the ditch... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 27, 2026
answered on Jul 27, 2026
Building a fence is certainly one option.
If the ditch is on her property, she has the legal right to fill it in. But she should consult an engineer first. It is likely there to drain stormwater run-off away. Filling the ditch in may cause stormwater to flow onto her property.... View More
Q: Seeking legal help for business fraud and worker misclassification in NJ.
I am seeking legal representation in New Jersey for potential business fraud and worker misclassification. I was verbally informed that I was a 10% shareholder in a company, and I received K-1 tax documents for 2023 and 2024 reflecting this ownership. However, the NJ Department of Treasury... View More
Frances A. Tomes
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answered on Jul 27, 2026
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answered on Jul 27, 2026
Your question is a bit confusing. You say you were a 10% shareholder in a company and received a K-1. K-1s are given to partners so the classification as a partner rather than an employee is the correct classification by the NJ Division of taxation. Partners are to pay self employment taxes... View More
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