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Does a surviving spouse have the right to a car that a deceased spouse co-sign for their child by a previous marriage?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

From what you describe, your father was an owner of the debt - not the asset. It depends on the title to the vehicle, and even then, your...

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Can i do a muniment by going to the county judge and handle this myself.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

Yes you can handle this yourself by hiring an experienced probate attorney. Consider using Avvo to locate an attorney who will assist you for a...

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Small construction business owner needs help getting final payment for a job.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

Insgree with the other attorneys who have responded. But eould add the following: First, if at all possible, take care of your subcontractors....

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How to terminate a notarized guardianship of minor

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 07, 2016

You need to work this out with your grandmother, for the sake of your child. There was a reason you gave her permission to care for your...

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Are retirement accounts (IRAs, 401k, 403Bs) split 50/50 when one parent in a blended family dies?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 07, 2016

You absolutely need to speak with an experienced estate planning attorney to properly advise you. You need careful planning assistance to ensure...

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First question was how to make sure inheritance divided equally and not get chipped like when my mom died in 2011

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

Easy answer! Hire an experienced probate attorney that is highly rated and has excellent reviews. Good luck!

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Am I required to accept payments from my brother?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your mother. It is good that your brother is attempting to share in the expense of the home, even if he may not actually...

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My great aunt passed away at 95 but was my mother's guardian from age of 7. Will Texas courts recognize her as beneficiary?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 04, 2016

This is a very interesting wuestion and the answer depends on evidence available to support adoption by estippel (similar to common law marriage). ...

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Late father's home but there was no will home was on docket to be taken and I paid all bk taxes by myself can I have it changed

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 03, 2016

That was good you were able to do that, but that does not give you ownership against other family members. The other attorneys are correct. Hire...

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Property on probate

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 02, 2016

Probate the Will and exercise your authority as Executor. Contact an experienced probate attorney in the county where your father's estate should...

Cynthia Marie Hatchett's Answers (1457)

Does a surviving spouse have the right to a car that a deceased spouse co-sign for their child by a previous marriage?

Can i do a muniment by going to the county judge and handle this myself.

Small construction business owner needs help getting final payment for a job.

How to terminate a notarized guardianship of minor

Are retirement accounts (IRAs, 401k, 403Bs) split 50/50 when one parent in a blended family dies?

First question was how to make sure inheritance divided equally and not get chipped like when my mom died in 2011

Am I required to accept payments from my brother?

My great aunt passed away at 95 but was my mother's guardian from age of 7. Will Texas courts recognize her as beneficiary?

Late father's home but there was no will home was on docket to be taken and I paid all bk taxes by myself can I have it changed

Property on probate