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I have hesitated to to say that my late husband and I were in a interracial relationship. I am Black he was Cacausion, when the companies lawyer contact me about signing over the two Patents, do you think the company or their lawyer would have mentioned the other fifty patents to me or not. I found... View More 
answered on Mar 13, 2024
Your husband should have told you about the patents and, upon his death, when his estate was being probated, the personal representative of his estate should have told you about the patents if that person knew about them. Both your husband and the personal representative of his estate likely had... View More
I have hesitated to to say that my late husband and I were in a interracial relationship. I am Black he was Cacausion, when the companies lawyer contact me about signing over the two Patents, do you think the company or their lawyer would have mentioned the other fifty patents to me or not. I found... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
I understand your concerns and the confusion you are experiencing. If your late husband held patents, as his widow, you typically would have legal rights to his assets, including patents, unless otherwise specified in his will or estate plan. The fact that you were only informed about two patents... View More
My son was physically harmed by his dad during a visit. It left bruises and welts from his back down his legs. CPS was called via hospital and a pending DA case is still open. I have photos and documentation of the incident. My son is 7 and blames himself because he loves his dad and said if he... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2024
Since you have a current custody order, you should 100% follow the terms of that order unless and until a modification is granted. Nothing will derail a good motion to modify faster than not following the existing court order. Not following the order demonstrates to the court that a parent does... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
I understand you are considering filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy but are concerned about being able to afford the payments. Here is some information that may be helpful:
• Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to reorganize and repay debts over 3-5 years. You make monthly payments to a... View More
Hello,
Due to financial hardship, my Chapter 13 bankruptcy was dismissed with prejudice and my vehicle has been repossessed. It's probably not possible but are there any last resorts I could explore to get my vehicle back? Thank you for your time.
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your financial hardship and the repossession of your vehicle. While it may be challenging to recover your vehicle after a dismissed Chapter 13 bankruptcy, there are a few potential options you could explore:
1. Redemption: You may be able to redeem your vehicle... View More
Because when I did the death by deed for my father for my son to get it the property we were both under the impression he would not get it till he's 21 because of the utma law but I'm told recently that does not apply.
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
The UTMA, or Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, facilitates the transfer of assets, including real estate, to minors without the need for a formal trust. Generally, this law allows minors to receive gifts or transfers of property through a custodian until they reach the age of majority, which varies... View More
Because when I did the death by deed for my father for my son to get it the property we were both under the impression he would not get it till he's 21 because of the utma law but I'm told recently that does not apply.
answered on Mar 12, 2024
In Texas, a minor can own property. A "transfer on death" deed (TODD) vests title in real property in the grantee upon the death of the grantor. The grantee's age is not a factor. So, for example, if your father owns a house, he could execute a TODD to your son that would transfer... View More
I ordered a set funiture from ashleyfurniture.com part of the set received damaged.got promised for a replacement. Replacement couldn't be done. I asked for returned because they can't fulfill my order. They refused and said they don't get funiture back after delivered. After alot... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
I'm sure this experience has been frustrating for you.
First and most important, do not discard the furniture you wish to return. Store the furniture in a safe place where it will not sustain any further damage.
Second, document how the furniture was damaged from water,... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
If you've been scammed and the merchant is refusing a refund, taking them to small claims court is a possible next step. In small claims court, cases typically fall under the category of civil disputes. This usually involves personal or business conflicts over money or services, such as... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2024
A Texas attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Sometimes a court decides, depending on nature of the matter and the respective positions of the parties. Large electric utilities usually have land use attorneys in their environmental affairs divisions. You could... View More
My mother is 89 years old and has documented dementia since 2014. My father cared for her until his passing in Feb. 2023. One brother took approximately $300 - $400K out of bank accounts and opened a new bank account that has him and my mother both as signers. There is no way my mother would have... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2024
A person cannot simply declare themselves another person's legal guardian. It requires a determination of incompetency and court order.
A person cannot legally change a power of attorney signed by another person. The person making the power of attorney can do that by revoking a prior... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2024
Take pictures of the damage and report the accident to your insurance company as soon as possible. Generally speaking, most polices, if not all, have a requirement in the policy to timely report the claim and to cooperate with any investigation. Failure to do so may cause your insurance to deny... View More
At this point? Does the individual who inherited the TODD inherit only 50% or the full 100%?
answered on Mar 15, 2024
The person who acquired the property from your wife by a transfer on death deed now owns whatever part of the property your wife owned, subject to any liens that may exist (such as mortgages or unpaid taxes). If your wife got 100% of the property in the divorce, and didn't transfer any of it... View More
At this point? Does the individual who inherited the TODD inherit only 50% or the full 100%?
answered on Mar 11, 2024
If a wife was awarded 100% of the property upon divorce, her 100% interest passed to the grantee named in the ToDD upon her death.
While it would have been better for there to have been a special warranty deed from the husband to the wife at the time of divorce to remove the husband from... View More
My kids live with their mom and her parents. On Saturday the kids called me saying that their mom was arguing with her parents. I showed up to pick them up and called the police because she got physical with her parents and she got arrested. Only spend 1 day in custody. Can I just keep the kids... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2024
As long as there is not already a custody order in place and you are the legal father of the children, you can retain possession of the children until a court tells you otherwise. That being said, you'd be wise to retain an experienced and competent attorney practicing in the area of family... View More
I am a physician and want to only use my maiden name in a professional setting, and my married name in personal life. I have a colleague in MA who signed her hospital contract under her maiden name only and practices with maiden name only. As a physician in TX, can I only have my maiden name on... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2024
Yes. Many professionals retain the name shown on their diplomas and professional licenses for exactly that reason. Of course, it is not required for a spouse to change her name at all upon marrying and increasingly women retain their maiden names upon marriage. It is still legal for a woman to... View More
Non custodial parent asked for later pick up date but agreement was not made. There was no mutual agreements for later pick up date. Can interference charge be made?
answered on Mar 11, 2024
No, a conservator does not "forfeit' his right if he is late, but cannot successfully pursue a motion for contempt or enforcement against the other parent for refusing to surrender the child.
An "interference" charge can only be pursued if a conservator takes or... View More
E and bill of sale. The former owner is filed and insurance claim stating she deserved the money even though she sold the car to me before the accident. Is she right can she do that or is this insurance fraud.
answered on Apr 1, 2024
More important than the title can be the registration and insurance arrangements made. It could time to get titles in some cases, but registration and insurance arrangements could be coordinated with the transaction - those are more important than the official title materializing. Good luck
E and bill of sale. The former owner is filed and insurance claim stating she deserved the money even though she sold the car to me before the accident. Is she right can she do that or is this insurance fraud.
answered on Mar 11, 2024
Because the car was sold to you before the accident, it is unlikely that the former owner's insurance company will honor her claim.
Your insurance company should honor your claim if you timely register the vehicle in your name (you have thirty days) and timely notified your insurance... View More
WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FIND A LAWYER TO GO AGAINST TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
answered on Mar 11, 2024
Because it is very difficult to successfully prosecute a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Corrections, most attorneys will not accept such a case on a contingency fee. No one wants to spend the large amount of time and energy necessary to successfully pursue a wrongful death claim without... View More
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