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If father had usurfruct, did it give him the right to take 2/3 of is deceased wife's
estate and assign 1/3 to their 5 adult chi
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Answered on January 14, 2010
Mr. Kaman is correct regarding the general nature of a usufruct. However, a usufruct is not the same as a "life estate" in other states. A...
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Social security..........
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Answered on January 14, 2010
The ten-year requirement you are referring to is for a divorced spouse to obtain survivor's benefits. If you are married to your husband at the...
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What to do about estate planning
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Answered on January 14, 2010
(This is the answer I posted on the identical question posted later. I am posting it here to make sure you see it.)
As I understand your...
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What is respective custody?
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Answered on January 14, 2010
Mr. Henderson is correct that "respective custody" is not a term of art (which means a term with a specified meaning in the law) in child custody...
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Will and Inheritance questions
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Answered on January 14, 2010
Mr. Henderson's answer is correct as far as it goes, but there are a couple of things that need to be added. First, the Louisiana Civil Code...
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My grandfather died and didn't have a will, he has a step daughter who's trying to take his home
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Answered on January 14, 2010
Sadly, this illustrates the need to execute a will. Your grandfather's statements are not admissible to prove his intent. (Texas does allow for...
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Hand made will
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Answered on January 14, 2010
In Texas, a holographic (handwritten) is valid if it: (1) is written entirely in the testator's own handwriting, (2) contains the date on which it...
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If my dad gave power of attorney for his mom to my step-mother and my dad pased away is the poa still valid
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Answered on January 13, 2010
I assume that you mean your father gave power of attorney to make decisions concerning the care of his mother to your step-mother (his wife). The...
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If a house is inherited and then sold, then is used to purchase property, is that property community property or still considere
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Answered on January 13, 2010
Mr. Henderson has given you a well-thought-out answer, but a little clarification may help on a couple of points. The presumption that the...
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Why would my step-mother send me a cashiers check for $1.00? On the check it stated it was the estate of my dad who died in Dec
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Answered on January 12, 2010
I agree with the guesses of the other two experts. The practice of leaving one dollar to potential heirs is done on the theory that they cannot...
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