My mother had 7 children. All but the last one were legally adopted by her parents. If she dies without a will, who is an heir?

There are two statutes, one in the probate code (now Estates code) and the other in the family code that converge on this issue. The most prudent...

I signed bath remodel contract and gave $2k deposit. Later found another contractor for 1/2 price. Can I get full deposit back?

Unless there is a specific statute giving you the right to cancel ( I am unaware of one at this time) then you may not be able to get your money...

Can a supercedeas be filed in a divorce? Isn't that a writ for appeal which would require appallete court?

Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 24 deals with supersedeas bonds. There is a specific section dealing with child custody matters. You need to...

From a divorce and probate perspective I don't see an obvious problem. However, if you were still listed as a co-borrower (which you would be...

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If your lease included an agreement that deviated from the requirements of law applicable to John Q. Public then you may or may not have a...

Any options related to having a gas pipeline moved into easement bounds?

The easement holder ordinarily cannot go outside the easement, and there are legal means of enforcing that. Each scenario however has its own...

If I sign a lease with a real estate, and the property I rented Is sold does the lease become invalid ?

Ordinarily a valid, existing lease cannot simply be terminated at will by a new landlord who has purchased the property. Of course a month to...

How can I find out if my father had a living will after his death?

I have heard the term Living Will used by laypersons to mean many different things. Specifically what is your intended definition of what the...

I filed a Notice of Appeal in JP court and was granted. Throughout I proceeded en forma pauperis and filed appropriate paperwor

Did you give notice to the plaintiff that you had appealed? Did the court? If notice was given then it sounds like you are ready to proceed...

Can a sibling who lives in my deceased fathers home have the right to not let any other siblings live there

Was there a will? Was it probated? Who was appointed Executor? You need to talk with a probate attorney in your area to find out your rights. ...