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Aunt is executor if will and house was left to me and my siblings. I left for the military shortly after the dispute began. I have yet to receive anything regarding my behalf of the house. I do not know what legal rights I have to it. She threatened probate court, but I have not heard anything from... View More 
answered on Jan 23, 2019
In Texas a will must be filed and accepted by the Probate Court Judge before anyone can act as an executor or take property. You may call the probate court for the county the property is located in and see if anything has been filed at all. You may be able to file something and request your Aunt... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2019
Your question doesn't provide enough detail to answer. If you are wanting the status of a case you are involved with you may contact the attorney representing you or the courts. Many courts allow online access to see the status of your case.
They shorted me $370.00 on a cell phone trade in . This was a contracted Verizon Wireless Store and Verizon Wireless are not helping me get my money back. The out source store just handed me an old cell phone and told me to go to a corporate store . Verizon Wireless said they had no control over... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2018
Hi Mr. Ward, I will see if I can at least point you in the right direction in case no one else can help you. First, you may find the answers you are looking for in the first few pages of the phone book. It is a great resource for the laws and regulatory agencies that govern phone companies. Also I... View More
A person crashed me in juarez mx and the insurance she gave me was not valid what legal action can i take?
answered on Nov 28, 2018
You need to hire a lawyer in Mexico where it occurred for a proper answer. Laws differ in Mexico and the United States.
I was the victim of a hit and run which resulted in my only vehicle being flipped and totaled but there was no major personal injury so Ive been unable to find a lawyer to help me get compensation outside the car insurance company. The person was found and yes we are currently working with their... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2018
Based on the severity of the accident it is highly unusual for their not to be any injuries sustained. So, therefore you are highly blessed. But, sometimes a lot of folks don't feel the pains and discomforts right away immediately after an accident and I would suggest that you get checked... View More
I let my friend stay with me for 3-4 weeks. After 2 weeks she gives me $100 for letting her stay. Now it will be a month on the 25th, and I want her to leave. She's threatening to call the cops on me. What do I do?
answered on Oct 17, 2018
It sounds like she may be considered a tenant at this time and you may have to evict her. There are specific steps to follow in eviction and they vary depending upon the circumstances surrounding the eviction. Your local precinct or county should have information on evictions or you may look on... View More
Lost wages, two days off work will have to take 3rd with the new painter, could have made 1500+
answered on Aug 24, 2018
It will depend on your contract; however, most likely not.
My grandma co-signed my private student loans for me. She died without a will in Nebraska. My aunt wants to sue my dad if part of the estate is sold and goes toward my loans. Can she do that if he had nothing to do with them?
answered on Aug 24, 2018
I cannot give advice on Nebraska law; however, in Texas there is a specific process the creditors must go through in order to validate debt. Consult with a probate attorney in Nebraska as the estate may need to go through a proper court process.
I bought 1 & she gave me 1 for a birthday present, which I gave her the money to buy because she never had a job. I'v had them with me in TX since the divorce. She threatening on the phone non stop.
answered on Aug 6, 2018
Why do you believe you cannot possess guns? Are you a convicted felon? If so, federal law prohibits you from ever possessing a firearm, no matter how they were acquired or who reports the matter to the police.
I called my back and they will o my mail me the letter. I’m worried because I have never experienced this. Can I call the attorneys office to find out what is going on?
answered on Jul 30, 2018
If a DA is requesting your bank records, you MAY be facing HUGE issues. Call a local attorney ASAP
Ex roommate threatened to kill me , one of my friends and himself. He has a gun. Im afraid to go by myself to try and retrieve my property.I live in Austin TX. Ex roommate assaulted me(he has a history of assaulting women roommates). Police were called, and I was taken to hospital. When I was... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2018
Contact the DA and apply for a protective order. At the hearing, make the request for the return of your property. Who is the owner of the property where you live?
Co worker needed a car, I let her test drive the car and when she agreed to buy it. I told her make monthly payments as much as you can since I was selling it for $2,000. She was going through a hard time. Now that I don't work with her she been ignoring my calls, text and when I go in person.... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2018
If the car is registered to you, you are responsible to the tolls incurred. Did you sell the car or not? Did you execute any documentation regarding the sale? If you have a Bill of Sale, or a contract that proves the date you sold the car, you can show the contract to the North Texas Toll... View More
The father is on death certificate not birth he was in jail in and out of jail the whole time while she was alive what do I do next Allstate wants me to cash out but in the state if Texas I heard since we are not married he gets half of her estate
answered on May 21, 2018
If your daughter died leaving no children and no spouse, then you are right, the parents take the entire estate (half and half).
The cable bill was placed under my name. It’s been almost two years. Collections has filed on my credit report. The amount is $788, including equipment. She has stated she is going to pay but has made no effort to do so.
answered on May 4, 2018
suggest you send her a letter suggesting that as you haven't heard, it's two years, you are going to have to terminate service under your name. She will be free to pick it up herself.
Make sure you download and save all of her texts.
File a complaint in small claims and... View More
I had them come in Dec.2017 and had them evaluate the damages. They gave me a bill of about $5,600. My original cost was about $17,500. I told them I thought the job was guaranteed? He said yes but this is a new area that needs works. ( The Center of the home. I trusted their workmanship. What are... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2018
I am sorry for your troubles. You may have to hire an expert to give an opinion whether the additional work is a "new area" or from the same area where work was done before. That is the only way you will know for sure. Also look to the contract to make sure hat is covered. Good luck to you.
My husband has always had an excellent relationship with his mother. She's now 90 and we believe she's being influenced by others as she's mentally declining. She has always wanted us to visit often and even dedicated an entire wing in her home for us when we visit. She's... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2018
If there is a competency issue, consult a Family Law attorney that practices law in the county where the grandmother lives.
Otherwise, if you just want to sue to get your stuff, consult an attorney that practices law in the county where grandma lives to find out if a lawsuit is... View More
Ex friend, homeless. Was allowed use of spare closet. He & I had a fallen out. He finally showed up to get his belongings. He sat outside & went through it, he began to say this was missing, that was missing. I, again told him all of his belongings are there. He finally text me & said I... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2018
You could reply asking him to "cease all communications that harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, embarrass, or offend" you. Then, if he keeps doing it, you could report the crime of Harassment.
If he keeps doing it for multiple days, you could seek a Protective Order based on... View More
Also he bought furniture on my name that is not paid off. How can i get him to pay it off completely?
answered on Apr 4, 2018
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Answer is the name of the form. You can go to your local law library and they will help you file it.
My employer is a specialist that performs oral surgeries. Her assistants are phlebotomist and not surgical assistants nor dental assistants, but they are next to her doing surgery with very minimal to no training. She has them taking x-rays without a license. She also leaves out of town and the... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2018
These are potential violations of the law which need to be addressed by the appropriate agencies like the state medical board, health department, OSHA, or district attorney's office. These violations do not fall under workers' comp which deals primarily with injured workers.
At the time he had asked me to help her establish credit so I added her on 2 of my cards , after we broke up on the 2nd day I notice those cards were maxed out , so I called and removed her from them . I have not spoken to her in the past to weeks , wanting advice on what to do , there s also some... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2018
If your ex-girlfriend had your authorization to use our credit cards, then no criminal offense has occurred. You may file a civil suit against her, but I assume she does not have any money so filing such a claim would be fruitless. Good luck.
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