Questions answered by Terry Lee Jarvis

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Living will question

Terry's answer | Answered on January 06, 2017

Your husband's will determines who gets his property regardless of whether it is community or separate property.

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Divorse/ separation

Terry's answer | Answered on January 04, 2017

You''ll need an attorney's assistance. You have children and a house. What happens to the house depends on yours and your spouse's other assets, ...

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I was divorced in June 2013, my than wife was ordered to sale the house we lived in. She has no plan to sale it. what I do?

Terry's answer | Answered on January 03, 2017

You need to file with the Court to have the judge order the property sold. There are time limits and you'll likely need an attorney to do this for...

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Are retirement accounts (IRAs, 401k, 403Bs) split 50/50 when one parent in a blended family dies?

Terry's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

Retirement accounts are largely controlled by the beneficiary designations made with the holder of the funds. However, community property laws are...

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I will be getting divorced, we moved to Texas from California in April, is there anyway I would be able to move back to CA?

Terry's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

Since you lived in Texas for 6 months, your husband could file in Texas. You may want to consult with a California attorney about the filling...

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How does a contested divorce work if a couple is in 2 different states.

Terry's answer | Answered on December 01, 2016

As long as you've resided in Texas for six months you can file in Texas. I'd suggest doing that or you may be forced to have your divorce heard in...

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Is debt accrued/acquired by an individual spouse divisible/shared during a divorce?

Terry's answer | Answered on November 30, 2016

While the debts are community debts and subject to a just and right division in divorce, if one party is the only obligor on the debt, that's the...

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Inherent questions about grandchildren

Terry's answer | Answered on November 28, 2016

The first question is did your father designate any beneficiaries with life insurance bank accounts etc? If so, those designations control. ...

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Piece of land left to brother and sister. Sister has passed but her name still on property. need to get his name on title

Terry's answer | Answered on November 17, 2016

If the will was probated, your sister's interest in the property passes to whomever she designated. If an executor was appointed, that person can...

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What are my rights as common law married for 33 years from California to Texas

Terry's answer | Answered on October 19, 2016

Texas has common law marriage. If you've resided in Texas for the last 6 months you can have your situation determined under Texas law. You will...

Terry Lee Jarvis's Answers (92)

Living will question

Divorse/ separation

I was divorced in June 2013, my than wife was ordered to sale the house we lived in. She has no plan to sale it. what I do?

Are retirement accounts (IRAs, 401k, 403Bs) split 50/50 when one parent in a blended family dies?

I will be getting divorced, we moved to Texas from California in April, is there anyway I would be able to move back to CA?

How does a contested divorce work if a couple is in 2 different states.

Is debt accrued/acquired by an individual spouse divisible/shared during a divorce?

Inherent questions about grandchildren

Piece of land left to brother and sister. Sister has passed but her name still on property. need to get his name on title

What are my rights as common law married for 33 years from California to Texas