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My sis had power and water turned off after pop died. i still live in house. can she do that? wont let me get it back on

Orsen's answer | Answered on July 28, 2012

There are probate and inheritance issues here. Contact an attorney experienced in those areas of law. In order to have any authority to control...

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What legal options do I have to get her to sign the Quit Claim Deed?

Orsen's answer | Answered on July 28, 2012

Were you represented by an attorney in the divorce? If so, this is his/her problem to fix. If not, then you need to hire one to enforce the...

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The agreement I had with my landlord has not been upheld. He's now sold the building. New owners were not aware. Recourse?

Orsen's answer | Answered on July 28, 2012

If you and the current landlord are not able to reach a compromise, then your only recourse is to hire a lawyer to see if you have enough facts to...

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Had verbal agreement with tree person and they didn't complete work.

Orsen's answer | Answered on July 28, 2012

Verbal contracts are enforceable in Texas provided they meet certain requirements and your facts appear to meet those. The problem with enforcing...

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What recourse do I have with getting the lawyer I hired over 3 years ago to deal with my brother as my parents' estate executor.

Orsen's answer | Answered on July 28, 2012

While 8 years is way to long to wait for an estate to be settle, I have to wonder why you did not simply fire your lawyer and hire a new one long...

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Whats best to be part owner or a shareholder of a company? What legal documents should I get from him?

Orsen's answer | Answered on July 28, 2012

The long answer is outstanding. Read it twice. If you really want to put $20K of your money in your brother-in-laws hands, you could loan it to...

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What do I do? I tried to help my senior, ill health mother with her house. I am now being sued for back taxes on her property.

Orsen's answer | Answered on July 28, 2012

If your mother's goal was to simply have you "talk" for her and "decide what to do with property", she could have easily done that with a General...

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Where do i file to sue Texas Dept. of Public Safety?

Orsen's answer | Answered on July 28, 2012

This question was incorrectly classified as "licensing". I have changed it. However, the short answer is "you can't."

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Establishing company by international student, c-corporate or s-corporate or DBA

Orsen's answer | Answered on July 28, 2012

There is a significant immigration aspect to this fact situation and I will not be addressing it. However, I believe some of your assumptions are...

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Is it legal for a company to refuse to allow me to cancel a membership?

Orsen's answer | Answered on July 28, 2012

To many situations there are both legal solutions and practical solutions. Do you want your account to continue to be debited? If so, don't...

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My sis had power and water turned off after pop died. i still live in house. can she do that? wont let me get it back on

What legal options do I have to get her to sign the Quit Claim Deed?

The agreement I had with my landlord has not been upheld. He's now sold the building. New owners were not aware. Recourse?

Had verbal agreement with tree person and they didn't complete work.

What recourse do I have with getting the lawyer I hired over 3 years ago to deal with my brother as my parents' estate executor.

Whats best to be part owner or a shareholder of a company? What legal documents should I get from him?

What do I do? I tried to help my senior, ill health mother with her house. I am now being sued for back taxes on her property.

Where do i file to sue Texas Dept. of Public Safety?

Establishing company by international student, c-corporate or s-corporate or DBA

Is it legal for a company to refuse to allow me to cancel a membership?