Durable Power of Attorney and signer has Alzheimer's and has been in a memory care facility - it is valid?

What has been said is correct, but daughter's behavior sounds abusive, and the cure for this type of abuse is guardianship. The other children...

How to partition by sale?

Assuming the property related to an existing probate, the probate court would have jurisdiction. If there is no decedent estate involved, a...

How to get a property in my name when the owner is (D) and had no living will.

Just adding this one thought: don't pay back (or current) taxes on the property until you know you are or at least certainly will be the sole...

How to get a copy of a Trust/Will of a deceased parent from the court in Dallas TX.

Records Building - 509 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 202, Dallas, Texas 75202 Phone: (214) 653-7099 • Fax: (214) 653-7695 Call first. Also,...

What can I do if a contractor was supposed to do everything noted by the insurance company but didn't and now he says he is

I think we are talking about a homestead, in which case, filing a valid lien is not easy. Chances are the lien may not be valid. Even if it is,...

A GC has threatened to file a fraudulent mechanic's lien on a property I am rehabbing. Is it possible to prevent this?

It can be a crime to file a fraudulent lien, but a dispute over the amount owed probably does not lead to fraud. In your circumstances, it really...

My dad died and I am caring for my mom. How do I find out if he has a bank account or anything in the trust that can benefit her

This is a complex situation involving a thorough consultation before real answers can be provided; however, it appears your mother is possibly...

I have two questions about wills

Age alone does not invalidate a will. If it is self-proving (has the appropriate affidavit executed at the time the will was signed), then...

Will probated

Most estates with a will are independently administered and never formally closed with the Court. The Executor continues to have power to disburse...

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There is a legal principle recognized called "adoption by estoppel." There is a potential that the "kid" could make such an argument. Assuming...

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