What kind of attorney does she need? Are there any out there that work on contingency in this type of matter?

If her father had no will, her options are a determination of heirship or a small estate affidavit (if the total assets are less than 50K). You...

Do I need to get an attorney to get legal guardianship or can I just go to court and get a form notarized?

Guardianship in Texas is for incapacitated persons. Sounds like you need a conservatorship for your niece and would need to file a suit affecting...

I agree with my colleagues and would also add that type of entity you will form is a corporation. "S-corp" refers to a tax election you make for...

I got rear ended in my deceased mom's car they offered to pay off the car and give me a salvaged title will it be in my name?

The will needs to be probated in order for you to receive the proceeds from the car. You cannot use an affidavit of heirship if there is valid...

Can my sister collect more than her half of my father's homestead if she is the only one paying the bills ??

Has the will been probated? If not, that is the first step. An administration needs to be opened and the executor named in the will needs to be...

Can I get his 401k and if so how?

If there is no beneficiary named on the 401K, most likely it will go to his children. You would not be able to claim it unless there is no...

What needs to be done to allow me to legally conduct my mother's business?

If there is not an alternate named in the Power of Attorney form, you will need to seek guardianship of your mother to be able to carry out her...

How are my fathers accounts, properties, etc split up?

The estate will be split between his wife and all of his children. Whether the property is community or separate property will determine the...

Are there companies in Texas that will act as my registered agent?

There are many companies that provide the service and their fees will vary. The pros of using a company is that most of the time the address won't...

What is the best way to reduce my mom's assets in order to qualify for Medicaid?

There are various ways to help reduce your mom's assets, but you must be careful in order to avoid a transfer of assets that is against the...