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Q: How can I keep my Texas house from going through probate?
I am a resident of Texas and want to ensure my house does not go through probate after my death. I have a will that designates my daughter as my only heir to inherit everything, including the house, which still has a mortgage. What steps should I take to keep the house out of probate?
Sharita Blacknall
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answered on Jul 14, 2026
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answered on Jul 14, 2026
One common option in Texas is a transfer on death deed. You sign and record the deed in the county where the house is located while you are still living. You remain the owner during your lifetime, and you can sell the house, refinance it, or cancel the deed. After your death, the house can pass to... View More 
Q: How can I legally remove my ex-wife from a property granted to me in a Texas divorce decree?
I was granted ownership of a property in Texas as part of my divorce decree, and I have already initiated legal steps to have my ex-wife removed from the property. However, she still resides there. What legal actions can I take to ensure her removal from the property?
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
1) Record the special warranty deed your wife signed as part of the resolution of your divorce case, and get a certified copy of the recorded deed.
2) Properly serve a 30-day written notice terminating any tenancy she may have in the home and instructing her to vacate the... View More
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Q: What are my legal options if my doctor released false medical info to my employer?
About three years ago, my personal physician contacted my employer without my permission and released private medical information about me. My doctor also provided false information, resulting in my termination. I sent a demand letter concerning this issue, but at this point, the only evidence I... View More
Jeremy Worley
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
If your physician disclosed your private medical information to your employer without your authorization, that could potentially raise issues under both federal privacy laws (HIPAA) and New Mexico law. While HIPAA itself generally does not allow an individual to sue for money damages, an... View More
Q: Can I reduce a 1972 marijuana felony in Texas to vote and hunt?
I was arrested in 1972 while serving in the army in Texas for possession of less than 1 oz of marijuana. I pleaded guilty and received 6 months probation. I've read that laws were reduced in 1973. I want to know if there's any way to have my conviction reduced from a felony, as I would... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
Texas allows individuals with prior felony convictions to vote once they have finished the full terms of their sentence.
You will, however, need to have your record expunged in order to possess a firearm. You technically "can" hunt and get a hunting license, but you cannot hunt,... View More
Q: Can I reduce a 1972 marijuana felony in Texas to vote and hunt?
I was arrested in 1972 while serving in the army in Texas for possession of less than 1 oz of marijuana. I pleaded guilty and received 6 months probation. I've read that laws were reduced in 1973. I want to know if there's any way to have my conviction reduced from a felony, as I would... View More
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Mark W. Bennett
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answered on Jul 13, 2026
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answered on Jul 13, 2026
As Mr. Frick says, you can vote.
Whether you can hunt depends on what happened with the probation. A six-month probation doesn't sound like a felony, and subsequent action may have restored your right to possess firearms. Texas law has changed a lot in the last 43 years, and the... View More
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