A relative left me money -$25,000 by way of check before passing. My father has taken the money away can i get it back?

Talk to a lawyer about the specifics of your matter. Your issue is larger than the check. Consider asking your dad to sit with you and a counselor...

What can I do to obtain guardianship of my nephew.

So sorry for your loss. You'll need a lawyer who can handle probate and guardianship matters to save you time and expense. Look for a referral or a...

What can my mom do?

Your mother should hire an experienced probate attorney to assist her with this matter. If she is not comfortable with her present attorney, she...

My grandmother passed away last year without a will. Who receives her possessions?

Your mother needs to speak with an experienced probate attorney in the county where your grandmother lived. Not only is this an issue for the...

Can a someone used my name for adverstising on the newspaper?

Send your former employer and the advertising agency a certified letter demanding that they remove your name from advertising immediately. It...

My spouse died. We had a house in Montgomery county and a house in Harris county. Where do I need to file the will for probate?

So sorry for your loss. You should speak with an experienced probate attorney to determine which county is the best option for you.

Eviction of the surviving spouse is probably not likely. The surviving spouse (and the kids) should consult with a probate lawyer right away to...

What is the legal way to sell a rifle to someone? Any kind of name transfer?

Check with your local law enforcement office, but for sure Section 46.06 of the Texas Penal Code addresses what duties you have when you sell a...

How do I go about getting permission from a celebrity's estate to use their likeness on merchandise I want to sell?

Contact the attorney for the estate to determine if the Executor is still acting. Otherwise, the rights may have passed to an heir or may have...

The executor of a will may not have distributed funds correctly at the time and has since passed, is there any legal recourse?

Your husband needs to consult with an experienced probate litigator. It is possible that his claims may be barred by a statute of limitations if...