What is the best strategy to prevent a probate personal rep. from paying himself admin. duties? Try to remove him or contest?

Representing yourself in a case like this is not in your best interests. You can file to remove him if he has committed fiduciary violations, but...

Can I be forced to sign over my part of my dads estate to my mother who wants to leave it solely to one sister

No. She has no ability to force you to disclaim your interest in your dad's estate. As long as your mom is living in the property, she is...

Do I qualify to file a mechanics lien in Texas and if so what is the process to do so?

No. You don't qualify under the statute. However, you can still file a small claims case against the builder.

How do I transfer custody of my kids to their grandparents?

You absolutely need to hire an attorney. It is possible to do an agreement to change custody of your kids to their grandparents. However, there...

I have been divorce for 3 years now can I go bake and get alimony for hem. we was married 20 years 1991 to 2011

If your divorced has been finalized, you cannot go back in and request more from your ex. That needed to be done at the time you were going through...

CPS can only hold the child for certain reasons and they would need a court order to do that. You need to hire an attorney to get to the bottom of...

A medical POA is already in place for an elder with a diagnosis of dementia but the POA is not taking care of the elder

Yes. A guardianship will trump the powers of attorney. There are 2 types of guardianship - guardian of the estate (which is the finances) and...

What Injunctions can I ask for in final divorce decree that a judge will not hesitate to order in the best interest of kids?

Injunctions can be crafted to prevent certain behaviors from taking place in front of your child. These will vary by case and by judge. If you...

Caregiver~Sibling Issues

You need to hire an elder law attorney. You may need to get a guardianship established for your parents. Also, your parents may be eligible for...

Can my employer change how I am paid?

The answers depends totally on your contract. Most employment in Texas (even with contracts) is at will. This means that the terms can change at...