Father purchases home with cash. Son and family move in. Father passes. Is there a claim for portion of the house by siblings?

There is no simple answer to this one, you will have to have an attorney review the specific facts to know who has a right to ownership of the...

I have a real estate/real estate fraud related question.

Definitely a scam, you should not proceed and if you have an attorney, tell them not to accept any certified checks or wires that are sent.

Can a Utilities company lease land, and permanently place structure less than 10 ft. from my property?

Most likely yes. Do you live in a subdivision or within city limits? If yes, then there is probably a minimum distance from the property line for...

How can I make a rent to own contract for my house?

Because of the pitfalls involved with contracts for deed (lease to purchase, also called executory contracts), you as the seller have the most risk...

Seller underpaid taxes on HUD statement for 2013 tax period. Can that be recovered from seller after the fact?

The typical purchase and sales contract allows for a readjustment of the proration of taxes if current tax statements become available after the...

I need to know how my inheritance will affect my participation in public assistance programs.

It definitely could have an affect. You might be able to disclaim the inheritance or trust formed to prevent you from directly receiving the...

Can my mortgage company raise my payment due to their error?

You are probably obligated under the deed of trust to escrow the insurance payments, but you probably could sue for your damages for the additional...

Does the Texas Property Code apply to a HOA/POA whose by-laws were adopted before the Property Code was adopted.

Yes the HOA is subject to Texas law. If a bylaw/restriction has it is being applied to you now is against Texas law, then it is no longer...

Abandoned account discovered in deceased parent's name...

Who is the current executor of the first deceased parent? Meaning after parent #2 died, who does the will say would act as executor for parent #1?...

The foreclosure deed should be of record with the Bexar County Clerk and the sales price should be stated. If the price is greater than what you...