It is permissible. He will have to probate the Will in the county of your mother's residence at the time of her death and he will have to appoint...

If my dad died and I received his last wages check do I claim that on my tax return or his?

You cannot cash a check made payable to a deceased person. It is fraud. Unless you have been appointed the executor or administrator of his...

Do surviving children have the right to enter a parents home in the immediate days following that parents death?

I am going to assume that the parent was a Texas resident because of your address. Laws vary from state to state. If there is a surviving spouse...

LLC: fail to pay contribution and percentage interest transmition

Mr. Lautin describes a good proactive response to this problem. Not to be trite but a failure to plan is a plan to fail. That is what happens...

Avoid committing an unethical act

In Texas this will depend largely on John's contractual relations with his previous client. Some landmen are attorneys and would be subject to the...

I have a question concerning donating to a newly established church.

Yes. The grant relates back to the time of inception within certain limitations which do not apply here.

Texas Name Change

The "legal name" is the one on the official Birth Certificate.

The Centralized Authorization File, or CAF, is issued by the IRS. It contains information on third parties authorized to represent taxpayers before...

Could medical benefits be stopped for an incapacitated person if the will states that a trust fund be placed?

If you are the "legal guardian" of someone then you are represented by a lawyer. Texas courts do not permit a guardian to serve without being...

Do I need Letter of Testamentary if funds are due in future?

I generally agree with Mr. Green. Although I differ on his point about all reputable probate attorneys providing a free consultation. I know many...