You may be able to formally disclaim your interest in the property, but you will not be able to direct who receives your interest - it will pass...

What age can a sister gain custody of brothers?

I believe the only age requirement is that the sister applying for custody be 18 or otherwise a legal adult. The age of the younger siblings should...

I have a 17 year old child with a disability. How do I obtain guardianship to make financial and medical decision for her?

You need to be appointed her legal guardian of the person to make medical decisions if she is incapacitated. This will involved getting a doctor to...

POA and Guardianship in TX

The POA and guardianship end upon death, and now the Will must be admitted to probate. Through the probate process, an estate representative will...

My grandfather's sister filed an ex-parte on land that was due to all the heirs in the 70's. How can we reclaim that land.

Hire an attorney as soon as possible and present all of the facts of the case to him or her. Be prepared to explain how your grandfather's estate...

Who's name should be on the deed

I suggest getting to another attorney as soon as possible if you want any chance of correcting the prior deed. Look for someone with experience in...

Where do I go to get the form for an affidavit of heirship

It's important that title clearly transfer, so I would not recommend you try to do-it-yourself. An attorney could prepare this for you quickly and...

Can power of attorney be reversed if the person is not, in good health to make the choice to reversed it

The person who signed it must have the mental capacity to revoke the document. They might be sick, but as long as they have capacity, they could...

Can I be added as a beneficiary to my father's will that he wrote before I was born?

The short answer is "probably yes -- you are likely considered an afterborn heir of your biological father's estate." As such, you would be...

My mother was advised that she need to apply for guardianship of her mental retarded 43 year old daughter she need an attorney

That's correct -- someone must have mental capacity in order to name another person to serve as their power of attorney. It sounds like the...