I understand not wanting to incur legal fees, but you need to determine if your brother has any benefits that gifting him his siblings shares of...

I changed the area of practice from Estate Planning to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. A chapter 7 is a no asset bankruptcy. Life insurance proceeds pass...

What type of a deed would we need to request to file/change/update prior warranty deed due to death of spouse?

I agree with Ms. Sheehan. Transfer on death deeds are a fairly recent creation in Texas. If you don't have one executed and possibly recorded...

I am in need of a pro bono lawyer or one that will accept payment based on settlement ?

Is there any chance you have a copy of the old Will? I would contact HVLP, the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program to see if you qualify for a pro...

How do I deal with creditors of deceased?

The checking account with a POD provision passes outside of probate. It is not part of your father's estate and not subject to the claims of...

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What happens when a parent in debt passes away?

Unless you signed something saying you would be responsible for paying the debt, it doesn't pass to you. The debt collectors may drive you crazy,...

Is legal partnership business at risk when one partner is being sued for debt collection?

I am uncertain which post judgment remedies are available against a partner of a partnership but you should seek the counsel of someone that...

Should we avoid probate if all assets have beneficiaries, but wife is not named on mortgage but she wants the house?

My answer would be possibly, but understand that if it was their homestead, she has a widow's life estate in the property. Also, was it bought...

Some courts treat the filing of an application for a writ of garnishment. After it's issued, a Constable's or Sheriff's deputy must serve the...

The insurance is questioning my sisters change of beneficiary because my sister is challenging the change of beneficiary

This is both an Estate Planning question and a contracts question. You need to speak to a lawyer that practices in the area. I suspect your...