Questions answered by Karen Hardy Whitenton

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How can I get help for my son

Karen's answer | Answered on August 11, 2016

If your adult son is disabled you need to apply to become his Guardian here in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. As hIs guardian you will have...

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Does an attorney ad litem have immediate access to Wards funds as a guardian?

Karen's answer | Answered on August 11, 2016

I am sorry but there are not enough facts to answer your question. It sounds like maybe you think a fragile person made a gift a short time before...

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Do I need a layer to fill out a a small estate affidavit or can I do it myself

Karen's answer | Answered on August 11, 2016

A probate attorney in your area will be able to listen to all the information and help you decide if the small estate affidavit will satisfy all...

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In the estate of...deceased

Karen's answer | Answered on August 09, 2016

Sorry but you really need to contact a probate attorney in the county where the decedent lived. The attorney will be able to help you see all the...

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Is anyone exempt from going through the probate process?

Karen's answer | Answered on August 09, 2016

If every asset titled in your name, such as bank account, and 401 K accounts, have beneficiaries, and if any vehicles are titled as joint tenants...

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I have a question about how to title a home in TX for a married couple without children that want to estate plan.

Karen's answer | Answered on August 03, 2016

The Revocable Transfer on Death Deed recently authorized by the Texas legislature would achieve your goals. Each of you would have to execute a...

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What happens to the property after all 5 daughters disclaim when one grandchild is interested in the property?

Karen's answer | Answered on July 13, 2016

Stop! FILING QUIT CLAIM DEEDS AND DISCLAIMERS WILL LIKELY MAKE THE MESS EVEN WORSE!. Yes, I am yelling. PLease do not use quitclaim deeds. ...

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Can adult children from previous marriage retaining visitation and contact with another adult child ? Refused contact by son?

Karen's answer | Answered on July 12, 2016

Contact the Texas Adult Protective Services department and report your concerns. Contact a guardianship attorney in the area where your...

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How can I change a home deed?

Karen's answer | Answered on July 12, 2016

I agree that you need to see a probate attorney in the county where your Mom lived. There are different methods that can be used to locate the...

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How can we track a will down?

Karen's answer | Answered on July 12, 2016

The your best friend's brother needs to contact a probate lawyer in the county where the Decedent lived. Steps can be taken to compel the widow to...

Karen Hardy Whitenton's Answers (67)

How can I get help for my son

Does an attorney ad litem have immediate access to Wards funds as a guardian?

Do I need a layer to fill out a a small estate affidavit or can I do it myself

In the estate of...deceased

Is anyone exempt from going through the probate process?

I have a question about how to title a home in TX for a married couple without children that want to estate plan.

What happens to the property after all 5 daughters disclaim when one grandchild is interested in the property?

Can adult children from previous marriage retaining visitation and contact with another adult child ? Refused contact by son?

How can I change a home deed?

How can we track a will down?