I'm 18 (almost 19 in Nov.) and I want my friend's mom to be my legal guardian at school, what do I have to do for it to happen?

I agree with Cynthia. However, we had an inquiry from another student, also 18 and also in Texas, whose school district refused to enroll him. I...

What are the legalities if the previous owner tied into the water meter for there new home from the home I'm purchasing?

A two-acre parcel cannot just be divided into two parcels without formalities. There are rules that preclude this to prevent the develop of...

Since no estate.

Unless the person who died had absolutely nothing, there is an estate. I suppose a valid argument could be made that there needs to be a probate...

I have moved you to Landlord & Tenant. If you signed a lease, you are obligated. If you are under 18, you are still obligated even without a...

My sister Donna came into our lives in 1979 my dad was supposed to adopt her but got a fake birth certificate and 40 yrs later

There is a potential adoption here. There are legal bases for common-law adoption and adoption by estoppel and maybe other ways for your sister to...

My parents are both dead. Now my father's name and my name with et al after it are on the tax info.Can my name be on deed?

Also, in my opinion, in Texas, you should never give or accept a quitclaim deed. Most title companies in Texas will consider this a title defect. ...

Do I Need a lawyer?

I agree with Arnold. This is not difficult if all the heirs agree. I also recommend you ask for the assistance of an attorney.

Inheritances 7/8 oh law in Texas ? Can I be responsible for having to pay rental earning on a property with brother

This would be a great question for a law school exam. Was there a probate of your mother's estate and did she have a will? You do gain some...

How can my wife get a medical power or attorney for her brother who is incapacitated?

If your brother is physically incapacitated, he can execute a power of attorney for you. If he has mental issues but is competent -- knows who he...

What can be done to help Mr. J

I moved you to Estate Planning. I agree with Steven. All any has to do to take someone off a will is to prepare a new will revoking the old...