Can a trust pay out for medical bills and living for a grantor? My father is the successor to my mother's estate.
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Answered on December 15, 2012
One of the great things about trusts is that they can be drafted to accomplish almost anything. But, your father will need to consult with an...
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My Mother has her home in a trust. My sister is currently living with her. What are her rights when my Mother passes?
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Answered on December 12, 2012
No one can give any meaningful direction without reviewing the Trust. You can read it but you probably will not understand how it operates. Take...
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I live in texas. I have heard of something called a 'family settlement agreement' for probate court, where heirs agree.
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Answered on December 12, 2012
A Family Settlement Agreement is really no different in general than any settlement agreement. It requires a pending legal proceeding (probate of...
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My daughters roomate plans to leave the house they share 6 months early. Only my daughter is on the lease. What is her recourse?
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Answered on December 12, 2012
In Texas an agreement for the rental of real property is not enforceable unless it is in writing. The agreement between the roommates is not in...
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My husband passed and left our kids as beneficiaries on his life insurance policy. Is there a way that I can access the funds
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Answered on December 11, 2012
You are going to need a lawyer regardless of the procedure followed. The 867 Trust is often used. You need to understand that you cannot access...
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My mother has no estate. She has no property of any value. Should I just file the will under section 75 of Texas probate?
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Answered on December 11, 2012
If that is truly all there is and if you and your siblings are in agreement you may be able to avoid probate entirely. But, I would recommend that...
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Letters of a Will
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Answered on December 11, 2012
You do not state whether or not the probate is pending in Texas. Just be aware that probate laws vary from state to state quite a bit. So, if...
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How does the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act" work?
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Answered on December 10, 2012
No. It doesn't mean that. Here is a link to a...
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My company did sub-contracting work for commercial building and now the contractor does not want to pay, what do we do?
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Answered on December 10, 2012
Your company may be able to assert a Mechanics and Materialman's lien but it is a tricky procedure and you would do well to contact an experienced...
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In Texas,Judge allows executor to remain, ALL laws were broken by executor. Even stole money from estate
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Answered on December 10, 2012
Ask your lawyer. Or, hire a new one. The time for giving notice of appeal if relatively short (compared to 9 years). I find it hard to believe...
