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My daughter was living with this man and had a child. Since shortly after her death, we have been denied the ability to see or visit with the child. Furthermore, the boyfriend has closed all her accounts, transferred the title of her car, and is withholding her other property (specifically the... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2023
I am sorry for the loss of your daughter. The answer depends on if she executed a disposition of remains document or any other transfer on death document related to her bank accounts and vehicle.
You don't mention the age of her other children and whether you have custody. Texas does... View More
If I leave her everything except $2milion to 3 children, is all still free of estate tax?
answered on May 15, 2020
I suggest you sit with an estate planning attorney as you may want to consider setting up a trust as well as other options. Texas does not have an inheritance tax; however the IRS does and that's where it can become complicated very quickly. Whether you are speaking of a few hundred thousand... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2020
There is only one executor or co-executors and the heirs listed are most likely beneficiaries under the will. You will need to look carefully to see what section they are listed under.
I live in Tx. with my mother who is 84 and I know she has some form of dementia but hasn't been diagnosed by a specialist. I can't get her to go to the neurologist even though her regular dr wanted her to be evaluated. She needs help either needs to be placed in a home or... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2020
Many of the counties have probate/guardianship courts that will send investigators out; however, I am not sure about the county your mom lives in. In this situation it is probably best to call APS.
answered on Jan 29, 2020
Yes. The Trustee wants to know everything about your finances.
property is in willacy county and we live in brazoria county
answered on Jan 29, 2020
Have a lawyer draft the deed, don't atempt to do it yourselves and don't use a quitclaim deed.
answered on Jan 23, 2020
Yes you can amend and add a creditor better to do so as soon as possible. It's necessary to do new declaration statements, etc. though so you should carefully review all the steps. This is a general forum and not meant to give specific details. You're better off paying an attorney a... View More
The house has been in my name and on the deed for 8 years and I have been paying the year taxes but I don't live in the house yet until my grandmother passes.
answered on Jan 22, 2020
As long as your grandmother was of sound mind when she signed the title over to you and it's been properly recorded and there was no undue influence or duress they should have no grounds to sue you. When a family member gets closer to the end of their life it's very common for other... View More
I owe my child's mother back child support. I was paying her for years through Western Union and she wasn't reporting it. I was able to get that taken off what I owe because I was able to produce proof of the payments. Fast forward a few years, and she said she is willing to have the... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
In many States the custodial person can sign an affidavit stating they have received the money and there isn't anymore due; however, it will depend on whether there is any money due the State for medicaid recovery, etc. You can check the State's child support website for more information.
I am the custodial parent. My children's father gets disability. Child support is taken from his check. Well I stopped receiving it back in November. I've contacted the OAG who stated they have not received anything from him. I confronted him, at which he showed me the garnishment... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
If he's receiving disability then he should find out if disability is turning it over to the OAG office or holding it. It's his responsibility to make sure you get it.
The park is telling us that we are not allowed to rent out our trailer anymore
answered on Jan 22, 2020
Check the rules that you agreed to when you leased the lot.
I asked Atty probating husband's estate several times in writing about deceased daughter. Atty said deceased child wasn't an heir; did not inherit share equal to siblings. Despite my concerns Atty filed estate documents w/out incl. deceased child as an heir. Now Atty sent me deed from... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
If the daughter lived for 4 1/2 months after the father passed away then she is considered an heir at the time of his death because she was alive. At this point her share would belong to her estate or whomever it has been determined her estate belongs to. If there is a court probate proceeding... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
Please complete your question. Your daughter can make copies or ask for another sheet.
The judge has the date and time set for January 27th at 5PM for him to vacate the house.
answered on Jan 22, 2020
You may need to file an enforcement action on him or an eviction.
My father lived and died in Waco Texas. He died on September 9, 2019.
answered on Jan 20, 2020
You can call the Probate Clerk department for the County where he lived to see if he deposited the will for safekeeping or if he regularly used a lawyer you may want to ask them if they ever prepared a will for your dad.
Dad was a good and slow driving. He has some memory issues which exacerbated when mom passed suddenly. He got lost one foggy night and stopped in a strange part of town. He didn't have his phone. The police took him to a hospital, the state got involved without contacting me. I have medical... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2020
Consult with an attorney who is approved to handle guardianships as your father is going to need some type of help and either the State is going to seek a guardianship or you may do so. You might argue that he already has alternatives to guardianship in place; however, no one has power over the... View More
I've been reading that you may have to file bank statements, tax returns, etc. I was only told that I needed to file the 60 days of pay statements for my wife and I with the petition and so I did.
answered on Jan 20, 2020
You will be contacted and advised what you will need to provide. Pay close attention and be sure to get the documents requested as soon as possible.
All other non-real property is set via POD designations to pass equally to my two adult daughters. My goal is to avoid probate.
answered on Jan 17, 2020
You may be able to do a life estate deed. You should consult with an estate planning attorney in your area.
Can my wife go to doctors appointments, school conferences or is that going against “no third party contact” and “parenting communication strictly between parents”
answered on Jan 17, 2020
Generally that means that the parents should communicate directly with each other and not boyfriends/grilfriends or new spouses.
Both parents should be involved in the childrens education and health regardless of whether you are still together or not. It is in the best interest of the... View More
Lived in dallas for about 10 months then went to canada on a vacation and now in Virginia for 2 months.. can I still file a case in dallas for divorce as it was my marital home. Will the residency issue stop me from filing ? Current expecting my first child so cannot travel immediately
answered on Jan 17, 2020
You must have had Texas has your home state for the preceding 6 month period and been in the particular county you file in for 90 days up until time of filing in order to gain jurisdiction.
You will not be granted a divorce if you are pregnant.
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