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How do you find pro bono attorneys?

Debra's answer | Answered on June 19, 2014

Many local bar associations have some type of pro bono option. Some law schools have law clinics that handle certain types of cases.

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If you parent dies, no will, there are surviving adult children. They have expenses incurred trying to sell the house and one si

Debra's answer | Answered on June 19, 2014

You definitely want to consult a probate attorney. This is going to be fact driven and if the property is in foreclosure or close to foreclosure...

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What is the least expensive way to have a will probated and how do I find the person who will do it inexpensively?

Debra's answer | Answered on June 19, 2014

The methods available to probate the will depend on what you need to accomplish. If you need a full administration of the estate that will be more...

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If my husband had a business before we were married under a DBA , but now we have it as a LLC is this community property

Debra's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

There is a good chance this is community property because the LLC was formed during your marriage. In Texas there is also a community property...

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Protect my assets

Debra's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

The other answers were accurate and helpful. Neither addressed your question about a living will. A living will is an end of life medical...

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I have neglected to probate my parents wills. My father died in 1993 and my mother never probated his will.

Debra's answer | Answered on November 06, 2013

Mr. Cockerell is correct. However, some banks have their own affidavit of heirship forms available for use with small accounts. It is possible a...

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Can an attorney file a motion to withdraw for non payment when a hearing is set in 2 months?

Debra's answer | Answered on August 23, 2013

The answer to many of your questions lies in the terms of your contract or the engagement letter you signed with the attorney. This should have...

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I'm not sure what to do about the executrix of the will in which I am an heir not following the will.

Debra's answer | Answered on June 01, 2013

If you cannot resolve this out of court then you will need to hire a probate attorney to represent you in court. They will be able to get this...

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My husband I are in situation here. His dad had died last year,he owns a farm and the farm went to the mom my husbands mom is ge

Debra's answer | Answered on June 01, 2013

The previous answer is correct. However, you have also indicated there is an issue with your mother-in-laws capacity. If she doesn't understand...

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Is property bought with at least 70% seperate property money now considered community property? Or only the remainder?

Debra's answer | Answered on February 22, 2011

If you can prove the proceeds of the separate property home were used to purchase the new home then that portion will be separate property. This...

Debra June Joyce Cunningham's Answers (183)

How do you find pro bono attorneys?

If you parent dies, no will, there are surviving adult children. They have expenses incurred trying to sell the house and one si

What is the least expensive way to have a will probated and how do I find the person who will do it inexpensively?

If my husband had a business before we were married under a DBA , but now we have it as a LLC is this community property

Protect my assets

I have neglected to probate my parents wills. My father died in 1993 and my mother never probated his will.

Can an attorney file a motion to withdraw for non payment when a hearing is set in 2 months?

I'm not sure what to do about the executrix of the will in which I am an heir not following the will.

My husband I are in situation here. His dad had died last year,he owns a farm and the farm went to the mom my husbands mom is ge

Is property bought with at least 70% seperate property money now considered community property? Or only the remainder?