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Witness in divorce court

Ellen's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

It sounds as though your divorce is not uncontested and may involve discovery and/or a trial. I strongly suggest you retain an attorney to help...

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Any harm in spouses doing dual Ladybird Deeds of their 50% of interest in a home to each other?

Ellen's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

They would be well served to visit with an estate planning attorney who can review their circumstances and advise whether the lady bird deed will...

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Is it necessary to notify the mortgage company when a spouse dies? Should their name be removed from the account?

Ellen's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

If I'm following your facts correctly, you and your husband both signed the promissory note to repay the loan and the mortgage to secure it. If so,...

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Wife just said she is moving to CA for job. She is not taking our 15 month old dauggter with herShould I ask for divorce now or

Ellen's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

File now while a Texas court still has jurisdiction over the divorce and your daughter. I wish you the best. I strongly suggest you hire an...

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What are pros and cons of establishing a special-need trust fund for child support before the age of 18

Ellen's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

You're smart to think ahead about this. You may also want to look into establishing a guardianship over him once he turns 18 too as parents are...

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What happens to my husbands estate if he died without a will?

Ellen's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

The short answer is that his property will be distributed according to Texas' intestacy statutes. In effect, the state wrote a will for him. You...

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What are my rights as the brother and only surviving relative of my mentally ill adult sister.

Ellen's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

The previous posters have given good advice. Best case scenario, she is able to execute durable and medical powers of attorney during a period of...

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A blood auntie just die and the people that was taken care of her don't want to give any of the family member infor. on her will

Ellen's answer | Answered on February 26, 2014

My condolences for your loss. An attorney can help you file a motion to compel production of the will to the court and/or to seek a temporary...

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How do I get title to my deceased parents' home?

Ellen's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

My condolences on what must have been a difficult situation. As is often the case in legal matters, the answer is "it depends." Take a copy of the...

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My father died 7/12 no will, mom never filed anything everything is in his name. Mom died Feb 6/14 with a will. What do we do

Ellen's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

My condolences on your losses. The short answer is, go see a probate lawyer, preferably in the county where your parents lived. The longer answer...

Ellen Daniel Williamson's Answers (118)

Witness in divorce court

Any harm in spouses doing dual Ladybird Deeds of their 50% of interest in a home to each other?

Is it necessary to notify the mortgage company when a spouse dies? Should their name be removed from the account?

Wife just said she is moving to CA for job. She is not taking our 15 month old dauggter with herShould I ask for divorce now or

What are pros and cons of establishing a special-need trust fund for child support before the age of 18

What happens to my husbands estate if he died without a will?

What are my rights as the brother and only surviving relative of my mentally ill adult sister.

A blood auntie just die and the people that was taken care of her don't want to give any of the family member infor. on her will

How do I get title to my deceased parents' home?

My father died 7/12 no will, mom never filed anything everything is in his name. Mom died Feb 6/14 with a will. What do we do