Wondering what kind of attorney I need, contract or real estate?

First, contact a lawyer and have someone who knows how to interpret these documents assist you.

Can an executor of a will give out part of the cash inheritance before probate begins?

The executor has no rights until the will is probated, thus the answer to your question would be no. If the person who is going to be appointed...

Without a Power of Attorney, you may NOT sign his name to anything. It would constitute both civil and criminal fraud, which is something you...

Am I responsible?

Without seeing the entire lease agreement almost impossible to say, but from what you quote, it sure sounds like you are on the hook for the...

Does Texas Bar Association rules have rules against attorneys using confidential settlement discussions as court exhibits?

I am not familiar with any DR or EC (Disciplinary Rule or Ethical Consideration) that addresses settlement discussions, but the Rules of Evidence...

Child porn conviction and custodial fitness.

IT certainly should be. Your parents or you should hire a family lawyer and immediately get involved in the custody hearing and if one has not...

Do I need a Real Estate, Oil & Gas or Contract attorney for my problem?

Oil and gas law is a very esoteric field and there are only a handful of lawyers who are still out there who work for individuals. With that set,...

Stock option

This will mostly be determined by California community property law, but in general the value of the options on the date of marriage is separate...

My mother passed away in October 2011. I lived with her and will now take over the mortgage. Do I need to open a succession?

The law in LA is different than in most other states since it is based upon French not English law. With that said, if you and your sister are the...

My mother was named in my grandfather's living trust. My mother has since passed, do her heirs have any legal right to the trust

The prior answer is absolutely on point. Without seeing the trust, it is impossible to say who inherited your mother's share. You should ask for...