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WHO HAS LEGAL OWNERSHIP?

David's answer | Answered on October 16, 2012

Can "they" change the locks? I'm guessing the "they" are the children from the previous marriage. I would say "no." At this time, nobody who was...

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When did the term domestic partner become a part of our vocabulary . I've denied my spouse of 32 yrs. surviving spouse benefits.

David's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

I'm sorry for your loss, but I think you better consult a California attorney. "Domestic partner" has no legal meaning in Texas, as far as I'm...

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My dad has an irrevocable trust. On his death the trust company demanded the transfer of his stock to the trust at great cost.

David's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

You can be sure that the purpose of the trust was not to enrich the trustee. If the trustee managed the trust in this manner, they have abused...

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Can excuter of my will be from another country

David's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

There is no statutory requirement that the executor be a resident of Texas or the United States. I would note that these are the type of...

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In Texas, can an elderly person be made to move from his/her residence so that they can be cared for by a relative?

David's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

The short answer: to forcibly move your mother in law, a guardian needs to be appointed for her by the appropriate court. The more difficult...

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Will

David's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

In Texas, if you do a will yourself, best is if it is in your own handwriting. No witness or notary signatures. You clearly write it and sign it....

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As a widow, do I use SUBTRUST A to fund assets ?

David's answer | Answered on October 12, 2012

I'm sorry, but your question just raises more questions. You might consider re-posting. Evidently there is a trust involved, but I don't know...

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If u make a mistake on a job that was contracted out to u like miss match paint that the customer gave to u

David's answer | Answered on October 12, 2012

Like most legal issues, it depends. If the mistake is considered to be a major breach of your duties, they can terminate you and hire someone else...

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What is the procedure of INVALIDATING the Irrevokable Trust written by the son, NOT UNDERSTOOD BY MY MOTHER when she signed it

David's answer | Answered on October 12, 2012

This clearly requires a sit-down with an attorney who is looking at the Trust. Also, unstated is whether your mother is competent at this point. ...

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I received a check for my dad the check has to the estate of but there is no estate no one will cash the check.

David's answer | Answered on October 11, 2012

Either a small estate affidavit or some other probate steps will be required. You are quite correct, no one will cash the check unless you show by...

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