Time frame for guardianship to be granted to myself and husband of our 2 minor grandsons? We live in Mongtomery County, TX

You cannot get guardianship because that would require termination of the parent's rights and that is not going to happen based on the facts you...

Can my brothers take claim estate property 5 years after our mother's death after deciding that they didn't want it 5 years ago?

This is a great example of why you should not just "wing it" in estate administration. A lawyer, if you had consulted one, could have easily and...

Many people believe that the person named in a Will as executor assumes the powers and rights of executor upon the death of the person making the...

How to get a general rights permanent power of attorney

I am sorry, but your question just is not clear. If you try to do this without the advise of any attorney you are very likely going to end up with...

In Texas: person about to sign Will is unmarried, has all cash monies in accounts or investments, with designated beneficiaries

POD accounts pay directly to the beneficiaries and are not available to the Executor. But, it many not be necessary to probate the Will and...

Is it possible to lose our current rights with our grandchildren, 11 and 4 yrs old, who have lived with us 95% of their lives?

You are going to need an experienced family law attorney regardless of what you decide to do. But, it would seem to be a very good time to move on...

My daughter is 24yrs old & is divorced from the 24 year old father of her child who has recently passed away..

If your daughter was receiving court ordered child support from the father then she has a claim for child support in the father's probate estate.

How do I close a checking account (currently blocked by request of social security) of a recently deceased person?

The bank could not be more wrong. Unfortunately, bank employees are not very well trained these days. I hear them express ridiculous positions on...

Are there legal repercussions for a successor trustee if distribution of assets to beneficiaries is not followed?

I cannot imagine anyone trying to function as a trustee without the advice of a lawyer. I cannot imagine any lawyer telling a trustee that she can...

We have been sue. They are debt collectors for Capital One.

The reality is that "helpful" will not get you anything. We can be helpful and you still lose the lawsuit. If you have made the decision not to...