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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: TEXAS - hot to calculate 30 days summer possession

Mother is entitled to summer possession to be exercised in no more than 2 separate periods. She has elected 2 separate periods and when I count the total number of days from start to end - it is 32. Should I only count the overnights? The order states the periods begin and end at 6pm so I am... View More

Angelica Lucinda Farinacci
Angelica Lucinda Farinacci
answered on Apr 12, 2019

I would start by being clear on what your Order says and if it begins and ends at 6:00 p.m. then I would count one period of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as one day and that may be why you are ending up at 32 days instead of 30. I hope this helps.

3 Answers | Asked in Probate for Texas on
Q: My brother passed in TX. No will, no spouse, adult children. Estate valued -$3k. How do I avoid probate?

I am nearest living relative. Family agrees I am executor.

Angelica Lucinda Farinacci
Angelica Lucinda Farinacci
answered on Apr 12, 2019

I would definitely suggest speaking to a probate lawyer in your area. A Small Estate Affidavit may be a viable option if there are no debts. Another option may be an Affidavit of Heirship but that will strongly depend on what the company/institution that is holding the estate funds will accept. I... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Texas on
Q: What can we do if the Lawyer we have is not responding to our calls/emails

We have an Lawyer who we have asked to keep us informed about the progress dealing with the deceased sons and the rent money they have been collecting for 4 years now. We have given him copies of the lease the tenant sign stating he is to deal with wife should anything happen. There is a family... View More

Angelica Lucinda Farinacci
Angelica Lucinda Farinacci
answered on Apr 12, 2019

I am so sorry you are dealing with this. My suggestion is that you demand, in writing, an update and accounting from this lawyer as a starting point. If they do not respond to the written demand, I would then consider looking for counsel who can assist by substituting in and asking that lawyer for... View More

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