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I HAVE 2003 CREDIT CARD DEBT. I HAVE BEEN RECENTLY CONTACTED FOR PAYMENT OF THIS DEBT. I AM A CURRENT RESIDENT OF TEXAS.

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 21, 2012

Generally the statute of limitations for a debt is four years from the date of the last payment (default). Based upon your facts, you are outside...

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Can a probate judge write a will he will probate

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 21, 2012

Generally a probate proceeding is a simple uncontested matter. As long as it goes forward in that respect, I don't think that the judge can or...

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How many years do you have to be married to receive alimony in the state of Texas.

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

For Alimony which is different than spousal maintenance, you must be married 10 years. Spousal maintenance is a different animal altogether and is...

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What steps do I take if my spouse died and had no will concerning our home >

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

The division of the house will depend on wheither the house is community property or separate property. Either way, you have life estate in it.....

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I have recently had occasion to be served with court documents by a local process server.

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

I am not sure what the Law of Civil Procedure are where you are, but in Texas it is fairly common for a Judge to enter an order after a process...

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How can I receive my mother's insurance money when she has no will and my only other sibling is trying to exclude me?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

I suggest you hire a lawyer right now to put the insurance company on notice that there are multiple heirs to keep them from disbursing the...

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Can a sibling act alone, and have a house title changed over, in Texas?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

Without a will, you will need to file a determination of heirship action in the local probate courts. If you and your sibling are trying to sell...

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A question about Debt validation letter laws in Texas

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

What you are referring to is the FDCPA (Fair Dept Collection Practices Act) which provides as follows: The Act prohibits certain types of "abusive...

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My husband and i have been separated for 5 yrs. We have remained married so that i can have his insurance. He has lost his

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

Texas is a community property state. Like property, debt is classified as marital or separate. I n general, both spouses are responsible for any...

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My father died without a will. so how do i change the title?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

If you and your sister are the only legal heirs of your father, then the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has a form on their website that will...

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