Is it required by law to sign a release prior to receiving funds from the estate as beneficiary?

It is good practice for the executor to close out the estate by obtaining releases from the beneficiaries, although there is no law that requires...

Wrongful Termination in TX

Regardless of the termination...if you earned the commission long ago it should be paid to you.

If I have an idea for a parody food product, can I buy someone else pre-packaged cookie and drop it in my box for resale.?

Sounds like an issue that goes beyond the scope of this forum. Selling a food product alone brings up a lot of questions, much less taking someone...

Am I responsible to purchase auto insurance on a car that my x-wife received in the divorce?

You may not be required to pay for her auto insurance in the court order but as a practical matter, you will have to pay insurance on the car to...

My 14 yr old wants to live with me(Tx). The other does too but is 10. If each parent has one child how does child support work?

The court may calculate the child support which you would owe each other if you each have one child and make the higher income person pay the...

Can I legally sell my estranged husbands handgun due to it being community property?

Probably so but check the exceptions in the TEXAS PENAL CODE: Title 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS Chapter 46....

What do I need to do to file for a no contest divorce in the state of Texas with an "informal" marriage license?

An informal or common law marriage is treated the same as a ceremonial marriage in divorce court ..file the divorce...have the other party sign a...

Name change to get birth certific in present name

You might require the assistance of a lawyer in your state. In Texas you would file a petition to request a name change. Once the judge is...

What happens if i withdraw money from a joint checking account that i didnt contribute to?

Its her money regardless of the fact it is a joint account.

If this were a private contractor, yes they would probably have to repair it if the job was inadequate to fix the problem. If this is the city...