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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Texas on
Q: What action should I take to get part of my dad's inheritance from his dad's estate since he is deceased?

My grandad just passed away he had no will. So his oldest daughter is making decisions she is selling his property she claims will be divided. She ain't one to trust so what should I do to claim my father's part in his father's estate?

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answered on Oct 8, 2024

I would highly recommend that you consult with a probate attorney as there are numerous additional facts needed to provide an answer. If no application for probate has been filed then you could potentially open a probate case allowing for a legal distribution of the decedents property. You should... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Landlord is demanding payment for a debt without providing proof, sent someone else’s personal info, and is threatening

My former landlord is demanding payment for an alleged debt but has failed to provide proof or a copy of my lease despite multiple requests. After I moved out and handed over the keys, I was verbally assured everything was settled. A year later, I received a collection notice with no prior... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: Condo which applies to Ch. 81 & 13 retroactive provisions of Ch. 82. Regarding displaying religious symbols.

More specifically, I previously read somewhere before and I can neither find it in the by-laws, declaration, Ch. 81 or Ch. 82 that you may not deny postings of religious items such as your front door or garage door. This pertains to wanting to fly an Israeli flag by someone of the Jewish faith. I... View More

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answered on Oct 8, 2024

In Houston, Texas, condominium associations are generally governed by the Texas Property Code, specifically Chapter 82, known as the Texas Uniform Condominium Act, and by Chapter 81 for older condos. Both chapters address how condos should operate, but neither directly prevents you from displaying... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: Condo which applies to Ch. 81 & 13 retroactive provisions of Ch. 82. Regarding displaying religious symbols.

More specifically, I previously read somewhere before and I can neither find it in the by-laws, declaration, Ch. 81 or Ch. 82 that you may not deny postings of religious items such as your front door or garage door. This pertains to wanting to fly an Israeli flag by someone of the Jewish faith. I... View More

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answered on Oct 8, 2024

In Houston, Texas, condominium associations are generally governed by the Texas Property Code, specifically Chapter 82, known as the Texas Uniform Condominium Act, and by Chapter 81 for older condos. Both chapters address how condos should operate, but neither directly prevents you from displaying... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Who do I get to help me to make my landlord from the apartment complex go over her ledger because they're charging to mu

Charging me too much for late fees they have their computer that is not updated and they keep on charging and charging

John Michael Frick
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answered on Oct 8, 2024

Your landlord cannot charge you late fees unless you are late as described in your lease agreement. How often the landlord updates their computer is irrelevant to this determination. If your rent is due on the 1st and you pay your rent on the 1st, it doesn't matter when they input that... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: Court appointed juvenile lawyer not looking for my child’s best interest. What can I do?

my son has been put on an ankle monitor submitted to drug test has assigned of probation officer and no pending charges and this has been going on for 5/6 months. His lawyer told me on a phone call and the beginning of August that on August 29, if the if there was still no charges pending, he would... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law for Texas on
Q: In Texas if 3 of 5 members of ownership of an LLC want to dissolve the company, what is the process.

The company is a small business, there are 5 owners, all have 20% ownership. 3 of us want to buy the other two out. However if they do not sell, we thought our other alternative would be to dissolve the company. In Texas is it just a majority to dissolve the company? Also, if the company is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: Does my landlord forfeit the right to keep my security deposit after 30 days? Did we do anything wrong?

We haven't received any word from our landlord regarding the deposit. We sent a text, the primary mode of communication, as one form of 30 day notice. She responded and said thanks. We also sent a hard copy of the notice with a forwarding address to her office and emailed a couple of days... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: What should I do if my landlord entered my backyard without notice and peered into my window while I was sleeping?

The owner has been masquerading as the property manager using a fictitious name to conceal that he is the owner. He did this to delay or deny repair. He claimed he has to ask the owner for permission. After learning the truth, I let him know that I know his true identity. Since then he has come... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Government Contracts for Texas on
Q: has there been any Neuropathic communication cases about being exploited for money ever been settled in the state La.?

has there ever been mind chip cases about exploitation.

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Texas on
Q: I'm looking for a lawyer to help sue the navy for radiation exposure for my husband. Im in Texas.

He was granted 100% in February last year. Using the research from the military itself. I believe he has a good case.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Energy, Oil and Gas for Texas on
Q: I purchased solar panels through Pink Energy aka Power Home solar in October 2021. I financed the panels and Generac

battery through Good leap for 44K. I have since filed a complaint with the BBB and called to resolve this issue on non working Solar panels with Good leap. My account has been placed in forebearance. I need help with this issue.

John Michael Frick
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answered on Oct 8, 2024

Good Leap is a finance company. Typically, finance companies do not handle repairs to products like solar panels or automobiles. Think of your solar panels like they are your car. If your car isn't working, you go to the dealership that sold you the car for warranty repairs, not to the bank... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: How can I get my son’s suicide case reopened? He was shot 5 times two times!
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 7, 2024

You need to present some persuasive new evidence to the law enforcement agency who investigated his death.

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3 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Entertainment / Sports and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: Making a motion-comic with real copyrighted music synced to it! Legal to tell readers to listen to specific song?

Is it legal to tell my readers to listen to specific songs at certain times in my motion-comic? For example, having a notice at the start of the comic telling readers that the comic is read best with certain songs to accompany it, and saying "Now Playing: *Song Name*" at the top of my... View More

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answered on Oct 7, 2024

I would want to think more about this before giving an opinion you could rely upon. First thought is that this seems like it MIGHT be a viable way to escape the need for a "sync license" as you would not personally be synchronizing the music to the images. But there may be court cases... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: Did we do anything wrong to not receive our security deposit? Does she forfeit her right to the refund after 30 days?

We haven't received any word from our landlord regarding the deposit. We sent a text, the primary mode of communication, as one form of 30 day notice. She responded and said thanks. We also sent a hard copy of the notice with a forwarding address to her office and emailed a couple of days... View More

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