Questions answered by Arthur Harold Geffen

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How can I receive the maximum benefit from my late husband's estate?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

While I agree with the previous answer, Probate in Texas has very strict time limits and formats for submitting claims or they are barred. You...

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Want to change divorce agreement to divide child tax credits between us. Can be done? How? Two children.

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

Talk to your lawyer. Here are the rules. The Child Tax Credit is a valuable credit that can significantly reduce your tax liability. Here are 10...

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How do I get a tax lien that was placed on my property in error removed?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

Depending on whether it's a state or federal lien, you should contact the problem resolution office of the entity that filed the lien to get it...

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Who pays the taxes?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

I am not sure I understand the question, but using an educated guess that the payments being made to the "wife" are being made to an "ex wife" for...

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Probate attorney did not finish all that needed to be done with my Dads estate before she up and quit.

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

I agree with the prior answer, but will add that typically in a Probate proceeding where there is a will naming an Independent executor, an...

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Surviving Children In Agreement About Distribution of Assets. Do We Need Probate?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

Depending on the value of the assets there are several procedures you could follow. Since there is real estate involved, you are best served by...

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Mother died without will and we need to sell the house to pay her bills.

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

If you and your brother are the only heirs, there are several small estate procedures that can be used. You will need a lawyer and for your own...

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My father died without a will in Texas. The house was paid for and in his name only. The woman is was married to in now dead.

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

Your step mother, if i am reading this right, had certain rights in the house which your father owned and depending on what those are, her children...

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Procedure when both parents die without a will in Texas?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

In order to sell the real estate, you will need to (at the very least) do affidavits of heirship on both estates to clear title. Once that is...

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Frozen bank account

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 15, 2010

You are going to need an attorney in the area where the bank is located. With the internet, it shouldn't be a big deal to find one who speaks...

Arthur Harold Geffen's Answers (2876)

How can I receive the maximum benefit from my late husband's estate?

Want to change divorce agreement to divide child tax credits between us. Can be done? How? Two children.

How do I get a tax lien that was placed on my property in error removed?

Who pays the taxes?

Probate attorney did not finish all that needed to be done with my Dads estate before she up and quit.

Surviving Children In Agreement About Distribution of Assets. Do We Need Probate?

Mother died without will and we need to sell the house to pay her bills.

My father died without a will in Texas. The house was paid for and in his name only. The woman is was married to in now dead.

Procedure when both parents die without a will in Texas?

Frozen bank account