Avvo and the secretary of state website is a good source for general information about starting a business. For specific information about starting...

How can a land title be transferred from a deceased father to his children?

Did your father have a will? Where did your father reside at the time of his death. If he did not have a will, the land would pass subject to the...

As surviving spouse with two heirs and no will, could we agree on a settlement without further legal issues?

A small estate affidavit can only be used if the estate is worh less than $50,000 (excluding homestead) and there is little to no debt. You should...

In general an heir is a person that is entitled to inherit from the deceased. A devisee is a person that is given a gift under a will. Both are...

I take care of my grandmother. What kind of power of attorney paperwork do I need to have for her?

Preparing your own estate planning documents is never a good idea. I have never seen documents prepared by someone without legal help that were...

Me and my ex are in agreement to change my 2 year old boys last name to mine. How would we go about doing that and what are fees

You should file a petition to change your child's name, as long as both parents agree. Once you received a signed court order, you can change the...

How do I legally collect on a personal loan to a family member that was never paid back?

Given the amount of the debt, it may not be worth it to pursue repayment. You should speak with a probate attorney to start the process of...

My father passed away leaving no will. He has a few valuable assets. He has a total of 4 children. 2 not agreeing with divisio.

Generally in Texas, if a person dies without a will and leaves no surviving spouse, the assets are divided among the children of the person in...

Is this Non-Compete too broad to be enforceable?

I agree that the geographic restrictions may be overly broad, but 18 months is not unreasonable. Because the company does business in multiple...

I paid over $100 for a family shoot and I posted them on facebook. It was my stepson, me and my husband.

The photographer is the copyright holder and the person that would have a right to enforce the copyright. You probably received a license from the...