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How easy would it be 2get Guardianship of my mother?

Donna's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

You should meet with a probate/elder law attorney to discuss the guardianship process. In order for a court to appoint a guardian, there must...

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What's the need / value in creating a will if nothing is owned?

Donna's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

As the other attorneys said - a will makes things easier on family members when someone passes. Your husband might not own anything now, but he...

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Mother died 5 yeas ago & didn't leave a will; $20K homestead only property; heirs identified

Donna's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

You should schedule a consultation with a probate attorney in your area. There are a couple of different options to handle estates in Texas when...

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My wife recently died and left me a will for properties,vehicles and bank funds

Donna's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You should request a copy of the will from the attorney. You also need to hire a probate attorney to...

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Do wills and directives to physicians have to be notarized in TX?

Donna's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

Information regarding Advanced Directives in Texas 1) Texas Medical Association http://www.texmed.org/Template.aspx?id=64 2) Texas Department...

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Who do the property go to? My uncle passed without a will

Donna's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

You should consult a probate attorney in your area. You may need to institute an heirship proceeding to clear title to any property your uncle...

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Hi Cynthia , my husband died two years ago without will, can ex girlfriend fight for everything he left behind.

Donna's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. You should contact a probate attorney to determine whether or not you need to initiate an heirship proceeding. ...

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My mother recently passed away unexpectedly from cancer and I am trying to figure out if I would be her solo benefiary.

Donna's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss. You should set up an appointment with a probate attorney. Make sure you have a copy of the will and can give an...

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How to get poa if my spouse is incappacitated

Donna's answer | Answered on January 04, 2013

So sorry to hear of your husband's medical condition. If he is unable to sign a Power of Attorney, or lacks the capacity to do so, you will be...

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When is a Last WILL and Testament not legal in courts tx

Donna's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss. You should consult with a probate attorney to determine whether the will is valid or not. If not, you will need...

Donna Dorothy Bergen's Answers (29)

How easy would it be 2get Guardianship of my mother?

What's the need / value in creating a will if nothing is owned?

Mother died 5 yeas ago & didn't leave a will; $20K homestead only property; heirs identified

My wife recently died and left me a will for properties,vehicles and bank funds

Do wills and directives to physicians have to be notarized in TX?

Who do the property go to? My uncle passed without a will

Hi Cynthia , my husband died two years ago without will, can ex girlfriend fight for everything he left behind.

My mother recently passed away unexpectedly from cancer and I am trying to figure out if I would be her solo benefiary.

How to get poa if my spouse is incappacitated

When is a Last WILL and Testament not legal in courts tx