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What do I need to do in order to release my heirship of the estate to my step-mother (widow of deceased)?
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Answered on August 05, 2014
The widow has the right to live in the house for her life, but you and your sister own a portion of the house, subject to such life estate. To...
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I have a residential home that I have inherited from an aunt that I believe inherited 50% of the home from her partner.
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Answered on August 04, 2014
It is best to gather all of the documents and have them reviewed by an attorney, but if the will is probated, the will itself works to transfer any...
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How does property get officially transferred after death and probate? Our attorney says we don't need to do anything else.
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Answered on July 17, 2014
I would add that what the appraisal district lists as owner does not define ownership; the deed and probate records determine ownership. The...
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I am the agent of a durable poa for my mom. She now has dementia. My brother stays with her and he is giving me oppostion.
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Answered on July 15, 2014
The power of attorney, if a statutory durable power of attorney, deals with financial issues. A separate medical power of attorney would allow you...
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Do I need an attorney's help?
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Answered on July 14, 2014
Good prior answers given, I would just add that the Courts require an attorney to represent the applicant seeking to be appointed executor or...
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Will I need to create a new checking account for my sister whom I just bought out of her interest to a home that we own?
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Answered on July 11, 2014
The inheritance and purchase will likely disqualify your sister from Medicaid until the funds are spent down. She can re-qualify at that point. ...
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Trust holding ownership in LLC
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Answered on July 11, 2014
The Trust would keep your individual name out of the public record, but since your are probably an officer of the entity, your name would then...
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Hello , I made my will through NOLO.COM, my question is does the will has to have executer information in it?
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Answered on July 09, 2014
Since you should not include a ss# on any publicly filed document and an "executor document" is not a form recognized by Texas law, I'd say you're...
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What can I do to unlock the room?
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Answered on July 08, 2014
I disagree with some of the answers you received. Stepmom has a right to remain in the home for her life "for as long as [she] elects to USE or...
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Is it better to set up a trust or just a last will and testament?
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Answered on July 08, 2014
The bottom line answer is probably, a will is a better answer in these circumstances. However, until I interview my clients, know exactly about...
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