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Prior to father death he signed affidavit letting bro to stay in house. He also did transfer deed @ death . Can bro be evicted

Carissa's answer | Answered on April 27, 2017

Sorry for your loss. If your father fulfilled all the requirements of a transfer on death deed in your favor and it was not revoked during his...

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Can my kids come with me to visit my girlfriend in Mexico on weekends with her?

Carissa's answer | Answered on April 17, 2017

I will move this question to Family Law so someone can assist you.

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Who inherits the money of a deceased person once their spouse remarries?

Carissa's answer | Answered on April 17, 2017

Providing a response to your inquiry will require more information - including, whether your father left a will, whether his will was admitted to...

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A funeral home said my friend had no prepaid burial policy, but she did! Is the plots and policy a part of the probate/estate?

Carissa's answer | Answered on April 13, 2017

Sorry for your loss. In Texas, burial plots are not part of a deceased person's estate, and the right to control a deceased person's remains...

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Do I have access to a property that I own, but my deceased brothers girlfriend has a life estate?

Carissa's answer | Answered on April 07, 2017

In addition to the other attorney's answer, I understand from the facts given that you did not probate your parents' wills. To clear title the...

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Can an Excutor pass power to his wife if he has dementia?

Carissa's answer | Answered on March 30, 2017

As an addition to the thoughtful answers of the other attorneys, the Will or Trust may have a provision setting forth the procedure to determine...

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Do you have to have a lawyer to file for Heirship in Texas

Carissa's answer | Answered on March 23, 2017

I'm sorry for your loss. Generally, it is best to retain an attorney that can guide you through the heirship process and ensure the statutory...

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What do I have to do to get a change in guardianship?

Carissa's answer | Answered on March 21, 2017

Based on the facts you've given, it sounds like your father has custody due to a divorce decree issued in Louisiana. I will move this question to...

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What course of action may be considered next : since no amended report has been received?

Carissa's answer | Answered on March 16, 2017

If the situation is not remedied, you should consider hiring a probate attorney in your area to ensure you receive the information you are entitled...

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How and what exactly can I do to get my fathers inheritances put back into my name?

Carissa's answer | Answered on March 06, 2017

Consult a probate attorney. If your father died without a will, his property passed according to the laws of intestacy, and you inheritance depends...

Carissa Marie Peterson's Answers (21)

Prior to father death he signed affidavit letting bro to stay in house. He also did transfer deed @ death . Can bro be evicted

Can my kids come with me to visit my girlfriend in Mexico on weekends with her?

Who inherits the money of a deceased person once their spouse remarries?

A funeral home said my friend had no prepaid burial policy, but she did! Is the plots and policy a part of the probate/estate?

Do I have access to a property that I own, but my deceased brothers girlfriend has a life estate?

Can an Excutor pass power to his wife if he has dementia?

Do you have to have a lawyer to file for Heirship in Texas

What do I have to do to get a change in guardianship?

What course of action may be considered next : since no amended report has been received?

How and what exactly can I do to get my fathers inheritances put back into my name?