The "filing" issue can be effectively addressed by a reasonably experienced and competent attorney as long as you can show that your response and any accompanying admissible evidence was SERVED on the moving party at least seven days before the hearing.

Even when an e-filing is... View More

If your uncle and your mother left you the land, you need to probate their wills to ensure that you have clean title to the land. If there is no will, or if their wills do not leave the land to you, you likely do not own the land alone. If your uncle and/or your mom have a surviving spouse or any... View More

If you paid the fees, you MUST make an affirmative plea of payment stating the date, amount, and method of payment. TRCP 95

Otherwise, you can file an answer asserting a general denial under TRCP 92, assert any applicable verified pleas under TRCP 93 (e.g., you aren't the owner and... View More

It is likely that the IRS simply filed a tax lien because your cousin used that address as her mailing address on communications with the IRS. the lien only attached to your cousin's interest and she doesn't have any interest.

Your mother can probably file a proceeding to have the lien released.

Prepare and file a verified motion for continuance setting forth the reason why you need a continuance. There are specific rules dealing the absence of a witness which require certain information. Be as specific and detailed as possible. For example, when I moved for continuances due to... View More

Because there is no agreement to pay rent, you must give him 30-days advance written notice to vacate for the reasons stated in your question. If he fails to surrender possession of the premises to you after 30 days, you must file an eviction suit in the justice of peace for the precinct where the... View More

It depends on where you reside at the time of your divorce but the following lawyer provides extremely inexpensive divorce representation: https://carringtonsmyth.com/divorce/uncontested-divorce/

It will be cheapest if the parties' marital estate is limited to personal property (like... View More

It depends on the language of your lease, but probably not. Landscape maintenance is usually the responsibility of the tenant, not the landlord. Your landlord could potentially be liable if your lease prohibits you from doing landscape maintenance or limits your right to trim tree branches, and... View More

No. Signing someone else's name on a important legal document is the crime of forgery. Signing it on a loan modification could very well be bank fraud. Unless you have a proper power of attorney and permission from another person, never sign that person's name to an important legal document.

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answered on Jan 16, 2025

It is logical to record the Heirship Affidavit, then record Deeds thereafter citing the heirship resulting in present title in the Deeds' derivation of title clauses. But it is not fatal, and you can record the Affidavit later which shows how the grantor had a source of title to convey.... View More

You can not sign for your ex-wife, without her permission, or authority.

If you are seeking a modification of your mortgage with the same lender as when you bought the house with your wife, you need to go back to the divorce court for a modified Divorce Decree. Otherwise, you should be... View More

Unless your Decree ordered your ex-wife to sign a deed conveying title to you (which would normally be a special warranty deed, not a quit claim deed), you can't have your ex-wife held in contempt for not doing something she was not ordered to do. If your decree contains a boilerplate... View More

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answered on Jan 14, 2025

All tenants in common should hire a TX attorney. A survey may be needed, but in any event the joint and permanent use easement must be described, and should have monumented corners. Maintenance responsibility should be stated. All TIC's agree by notarized signatures on the Joint... View More

Your exact percentage depends on how the deed was worded. If it was a joint tenancy with right of survivorship, you own the entire property. If it was tenancy in common, you own your portion plus a portion of your parents part if they died without wills. Schedule a free consultation to have your... View More

You are correct in your reading of the redemption laws. However, there have been some cases, through appellate courts, that have given the person who lost their property, via tax sale, that were given a 2-year redemption period if the property was their last home. Regardless of whether or not, they... View More

I think everything in the above answer is correct, and it answers your question. HOWEVER, you should definitely consider getting a Post-Marital Property Agreement with your new husband.

Your home is your separate property, which means that your new husband wouldn't have any claim to it... View More

It depends on how the deed with your mother and sister on it was written. If they were on the deed as joint tenants with right of survivorship, you do not have any interest in the property as it would have passed entirely to your sister at the time of your mother's death. If they were on the... View More

Partition lawsuits take a long time to resolve if the parties can't reach an agreement. It is hard to estimate the cost without knowing more details. If it is contested, the costs can get quite high. Mediation is typically an hourly expense and ranges from $1,000-$5,000 depending on how long... View More

It would be highly unusual for a commercial general liability policy to cover your legal fees and expenses. That doesn’t mean you can’t get a judgment against the contractor—only that the insurance company is not contractually obligated to pay such fees and expenses on the contractor’s... View More

Your rights will depend heavily on your sales contract, warranty, and other written documentation. It would be extremely unusual to be able to enforce a verbal conversation with a sales representative that substantially varies from the contents of those documents.

That being said, most... View More