I've been willed property from my mother who is still living. What is death tax?

Inheritance tax should be of no concern to you unless you mother's estate is large (more than $5.43 million). There would be tax implications if...

Is it legal for an executor to probate a will in another county that neither he lives in nor the deceased lived in? (In Texas)

Did she own property in the county where the probate occurred? She must have or the county would not have jurisdiction over the matter especially...

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Do I need a living trust for my parents if all accounts already name me beneficiary only the house and I am an only child?

A living trust would avoid probate and transfer the house to you at your parents deaths. However, if your goal is to simplify the process, a...

“My husband is not on the morgtage for my home but is on title. Can a quit claim deed remove him from title? He is agreeable

He can deed his interest in the home to you however a quit claim deed is the absolute worst way to handle it. Pay an attorney a couple of hundred...

I need a local (fort worth, tx ) attorney to form an LLC and provide advice.

The range can vary widely depending on what type of business you are creating, what the purpose of the business is, attorneys experience, etc. I...

For a special needs child almost 18 how do we go about getting a durable power of attorney. We do not want a full guardianship.

Good answers provided by my colleagues. Make an appointment with a lawyer as these issues are too difficult to handle on your own. If you do not...

I have a medical power of attorney with my former girlfriend, about 8 years ago, then recently a few months ago I married?

I agree with the answers provided by my colleagues. I only answer to add that just because you are named as the attorney-in-fact (agent) in someone...

She would have been able to CONTROL the assets of your grandmother's estate if she were named as executor/personal representative under your...

Best to send a copy to everyone by certified mail, return receipt requested. Make sure you reference the certified mail number on your letter and...

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Dad died and left no will. Was a sole proprietor in all the paper work. Step mom fires all his children due to her lawyers advic

Good advice from all of my colleagues. You need to talk with a probate attorney about Texas intestacy statutes for persons passing away without a...