To prove that a common law marriage exists, a "Declaratory Judgment" must be issued by a Judge/Court declaring that the marriage exists. If the...

Yes, Mr. Shutt is correct. Any attorney who handles Wills and Trust issues should be able to help. You might also consider setting up a Living...

You can do a public records search in the probate court proceedings for the county in which your uncle lived. That should allow to you determine...

a Will and living trust from California, when I lived there, now in Texas, is it legal here in Texas?

It is preferable to execute new documents whenever you relocate permanently to a new state. Some of the existing California documents may still...

I assume you are referring to a small estates affidavit (SEA). For the SEA, as long as the total of the assets (not including the homestead and...

"Am I liable for the debt of one who has passed. I am on his account because he needed someone to pay his bills

If your name is on the account in the sense that you opened the account together and co-signed the paperwork at the time the account was created,...

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My mother had 7 children. All but the last one were legally adopted by her parents. If she dies without a will, who is an heir?

Even if the children were adopted by the grandparents, they still may be able to inherit from the mother. It depends on a number of factors. The...

Florida legal advice on a probate matter.

You can always get a second opinion from another attorney. However, you should make sure to inform the second lawyer than you already have another...

Can I type up my own medical power of attorney or do I need an official form and if so where can I get a one.

It is recommended to use the form that is "standard" or "statutory" in the state where you live. If you move to a new state, it also is a good...

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A community property home that does not specify wright of survivor ship. When placed in a living revocable trust.

It depends on the type of trust, the trust language, and whether the trust was funded correctly. For instance, was the home retitled and/or the...