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Have statutory durable power of attorney for my 86 year old Aunt in Texas; do I also need to have her update last will and test
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Answered on August 25, 2014
If your aunt still has capacity, she should update her will. If she no longer has capacity then you will have to work with the will she prepared...
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I received land and a home from my deceased partner , unfortunately I own half of both with her brother. Whatare my rights sell
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Answered on August 20, 2014
Assuming the house is located in Texas, a motion for partition is probably your best bet. Schedule an appointment with a probate or real estate...
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Sell land that was left to me and my younger brother
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Answered on August 20, 2014
If the will has been probated and the land has been left to you, there may be nothing else required. I don't know what you have with your names on...
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If I hire an attorney to force an executor to act, who ends up paying the added expense?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
Who pays the expense will be fact specific but there are certainly scenarios where the estate will ultimately be responsible. Having said that,...
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I went into a delivery business with a cousin. He drove and I bought the truck. We have a very basic contract in writing.
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Answered on August 18, 2014
The other attorneys recommendations are correct. I know it is difficult to choose to hire an attorney when family is involved. However, sometimes...
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I have bought several properties with inherited money in Texas
Now my brothers that are NRA living in Argentina want to invest
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Answered on August 18, 2014
You are asking the right questions but this is not the right forum and additional information is required to get the answers you seek. You should...
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Is the first consultation cost?
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Answered on August 18, 2014
If you search on AVVO for an attorney in your area many of the profiles indicate if they offer free consultations. Good luck!
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My boyfriend wants to give me a Power of Attorney for his bank account.
What is the best way to go about this?
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Answered on August 18, 2014
Mr. Clausen is correct. However, even with a properly prepared Power of Attorney you may have some problems with banks. Many will want you to...
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My aunt's attorney who is her trustee has not released our inheritance from the trusts set up after my aunt's death.
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Answered on August 18, 2014
Most of your next steps will require or be easier with an attorney. Find someone in your area or the county where the probate was filed if...
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My mother passed away over a year ago. Her husband does not want to Probate the Will. He now wants to sell the house.
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Answered on August 18, 2014
You need to have a probate attorney review any Heirship Affidavit before you sign it. It is possible the affidavit mirrors the terms of the will...
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