Questions answered by Keith Taylor

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About property : 1)Is it required to have insurance in order to obtain a mortgage? 2)Why do homes w/o mortgage pay less taxes?

Keith's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

The requirement for insurance is standard for mortgage lenders. It makes since that the mortgage company lending a significant amount of money...

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I have two questions about wills

Keith's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

The age of the will alone does not affect the validity of the Will. Wills are drafted with the intent that it may not be used until many years...

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How do I go about writing a Demand letter to my Uncle who is the Trustee of my part that was left from my mother.

Keith's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

Regarding the trust, the best option would be to consult with an attorney about the facts and hire him/her to draft the demand letter. You should...

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My home was sold in foreclosure in 3/11. I think it was sold for more than i owed. How can I find out what the selling price was

Keith's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

Foreclosure sales are usually public auction sales. Since you know the date and location of the sale, you can search Harris County Property Records...

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Will the Life-time member of a non-profit loose the membership rights because he did not pay yearly dues for 13 years.

Keith's answer | Answered on July 31, 2014

There seems to be a confusing mix of issues in your question. Please consult with an attorney to review the facts and the membership agreements. If...

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What can my mother do?

Keith's answer | Answered on July 31, 2014

She should speak an attorney as quickly as possible. As elaborated above, the longer she waits the greater the risk of her losing her rights. An...

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How quickly can I get legal guardianship over my grandchildren, when the parents abandoned them?

Keith's answer | Answered on July 31, 2014

Please note that guardianship and adoption are different legal processes. It sounds as though you would like to adopt your granddaughter. In either...

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Can i take my mom out of the nursing.home my sister put her there and she has.power of attorney my mom ask if she can home with

Keith's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

You need to speak with an attorney about this process. It is complicated and fact-intensive. Is your mother mentally competent? If so, she can...

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Daughter was killed by her ex. No will. She was not married. 2 girls 14 & 10. Who would be next-of-kin & entitled to her SS?

Keith's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

You need to speak an attorney about this matter. Some of the things you need to address: Who is caring for the two minor children? Is there a...

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Does my grandmother need to revise or rewrite her will?

Keith's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

Unfortunately, handwritten changes to a Will nearly always create more costs and headaches to the family during the probate process than if the...

Keith Taylor's Answers (92)

About property : 1)Is it required to have insurance in order to obtain a mortgage? 2)Why do homes w/o mortgage pay less taxes?

I have two questions about wills

How do I go about writing a Demand letter to my Uncle who is the Trustee of my part that was left from my mother.

My home was sold in foreclosure in 3/11. I think it was sold for more than i owed. How can I find out what the selling price was

Will the Life-time member of a non-profit loose the membership rights because he did not pay yearly dues for 13 years.

What can my mother do?

How quickly can I get legal guardianship over my grandchildren, when the parents abandoned them?

Can i take my mom out of the nursing.home my sister put her there and she has.power of attorney my mom ask if she can home with

Daughter was killed by her ex. No will. She was not married. 2 girls 14 & 10. Who would be next-of-kin & entitled to her SS?

Does my grandmother need to revise or rewrite her will?