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How do i find out if my niece has legal custody of my nephews both parents are deceased and has not been to probate

Hector's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

The "giving of rights" is sometimes done through a POA, not the best way for this to be accomplished but it is used in Texas as a way for someone...

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My mother is deceased, and she had guardianship of my niece and nephew. How do I file to be guardian of them now?

Hector's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys, make sure you take care of the child, stress your place in the priority list, and get an attorney to help you...

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I was adopted by my grandmother. Unfortunately my grandmother recently passed away. What rights do I have in the will?

Hector's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

In most formal adoption situations an adopted child is treated the same as a natural child, so you would stand as an heir, however, each situation...

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Should i get a lawyer?

Hector's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

The father will need to be served, file the adoption and termination action, as part of it you will need to serve him by publication or other...

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What legal papers do I need to get copies of court documents on someone who is incarcerated?

Hector's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

It is not clear what you need or why you need it (documents) but many documents related to an arrest are public records and available from the...

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What forms need to be submitted in Texas for a property deed after a small estate affidavit is approved.

Hector's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

Definitely verify what the "appropriate" paperwork is that the clerk wants submitted. The SE Affidavit is what I would have also chosen so its...

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I'm n a battle for my grandson that I raised my daughter signed power of attorney guardianship to me but when my son got really

Hector's answer | Answered on August 25, 2015

Contact local Bar Association for pro bono attorneys that might be available, or some entity like Rio Grande Legal Aid (or their counterparts). ...

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In Taylor County Texas, will a judge allow the termination of parental rights without an immediate stepparent adoption?

Hector's answer | Answered on August 25, 2015

It appears that you have grounds for the termination, get documentation from clerk re criminal charges. The adoption can occur at a later date.

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Can he "adopt" them and can we change their last name?

Hector's answer | Answered on August 25, 2015

I agree with the first attorney who answered your question, termination the parental rights of the father, easiest way is by his voluntary...

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This month an attorney informed me it was fraud when a will was probated for $1,400,000 a have 4 years to fight this fraud.

Hector's answer | Answered on August 24, 2015

You mention an attorney telling you a fraud was committed, you should follow up with them and coordinate with a probate attorney so they can review...

Hector Quinones Martinez's Answers (122)

How do i find out if my niece has legal custody of my nephews both parents are deceased and has not been to probate

My mother is deceased, and she had guardianship of my niece and nephew. How do I file to be guardian of them now?

I was adopted by my grandmother. Unfortunately my grandmother recently passed away. What rights do I have in the will?

Should i get a lawyer?

What legal papers do I need to get copies of court documents on someone who is incarcerated?

What forms need to be submitted in Texas for a property deed after a small estate affidavit is approved.

I'm n a battle for my grandson that I raised my daughter signed power of attorney guardianship to me but when my son got really

In Taylor County Texas, will a judge allow the termination of parental rights without an immediate stepparent adoption?

Can he "adopt" them and can we change their last name?

This month an attorney informed me it was fraud when a will was probated for $1,400,000 a have 4 years to fight this fraud.