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Where do I go to get the form for an affidavit of heirship

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

Is hiring a lawyer a requirement? No. Would you be foolish not to hire an attorney? Yes. Affidavits of Heirship, once recorded in the Bexar County...

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Can I sell my property if I owe taxes on the land

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

Yes of course you can still sell it. The title agent will obtain a tax certificate providing the exact amount of delinquent property taxes owing....

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How should I go about getting my money back via a loan not paid back (recipient and giver are in separate states)?

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

I'm sorry Sarah. The cold reality is that you will likely need to sue your debtor. Good news, Justice of the Peace / Small Claims Court in Denton...

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We have been sued, In Trespass to try title and remove cloud on title. We have 100% ownership filed. Last pymt was refused by

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

I can't quite determine if you signed an Executory Contract ("Contract for Deed") or if you bought your property in a more traditional manner....

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Breach of contract... my client breached the contract by non-payment as agreed, and now trying to take me to court. My options?

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

You may have the right to file a mechanic's lien, if you are improving / repairing your customer's property. Otherwise, if this is your property,...

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I was contacted by the Division of Pretrial stating that I applied for and received a Pay Day Loan online in 2009.

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

Scam, scam, scam. If you never received the loan proceeds then you don't owe the money. Ignore this unless a lawsuit is served on you. At that time...

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How much should I charge monthly a gentleman that is leasing 3.9 acres of property from me. He will build 48 veterans homes?

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

You are likely considering what lawyers, developers and bankers refer to as a Ground Lease. These are *very* sophisticated transactions, and...

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Can a Texas landlord levy an excessive rent increase upon lease renewal? Our customary increase for 4 years has been $25.00 p/y

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

Absent facts you have not stated (Section 8 housing, tax credits or abatements, retaliation, discrimination, etc.) your LL has the right to set...

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After funds of an estate is distributed, is the executor responsible for any bills received if heirs won't pay?

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

An Estate Representative is obligated under Texas law to furnish notice to the decedent's creditors by publication. Failure to properly furnish...

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Can my HOA evict me if I a was previously a tenant in unit, I was evicted while tenant, and then I end up buying the unit?

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

Eviction relates to landlord-tenant relationships only. If you are a tenant and breach a lease, you are subject to eviction. If you are an owner...

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