Questions answered by Richard Norwood Evans II

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Do i need a lawyer

Richard's answer | Answered on March 29, 2012

While you may be able to rent the home or move in title questions will have to be resolved sooner or later if the home is to be sold. An affidavit...

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Is it a conflict of interest for my sister, co-executor of my father's estate, to have the same attorney that my father had?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 07, 2012

There would be a conflict if the attorney represented the executor in a claim or defending a claim against a family member he had represented in...

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My father recently passed on. My Mom died a few yrs ago. There was no will left. I have one brother. Who gets the homestead?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 06, 2012

Unfofrtunately your brother may not agree with you on the use of the homestead as it appears you two will be joint tenants. If you apply to be the...

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What is the cheapest legal way to write a living will? How do you write a will?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2012

A living will is a basic form you can find online but must be notarized or witnessed. For the will or other planning documents try legalzoom.com.

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Executor withdrew from case. Eldest beneficiary filing papers to be exec that no other beneficiaries trust. Can it be stopped.

Richard's answer | Answered on February 04, 2012

If the applicant is named as independent executor in the will, it will be difficult to challenge his application, if he is not then the...

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Is it required to hire an attorney to file a will in Tx? The only property is personal belongings, $4k in bank, & a 20yr old car

Richard's answer | Answered on January 24, 2012

Probate can be done pro se...try legalzoom.com You might be a little nervous but probate court is rather informal. Good luck.

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What are our options?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 22, 2012

Your brothers judment creditor has placed a lien of record in the deed records of the county in whoch the property is located. The lien serves the...

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I live in TX can an orginal order be amended 3 days before the case ends?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 17, 2012

The court will base its findings of fact on testimony in an adversarial hearing. The order should be based on application of the law to the facts....

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Lost job due to recent accident, I was not at fault... since i have lost my job by not having a car, can I sue their insurance?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 17, 2012

You may have the benefit of the other parties insurance but will have to sue the other party not the insurance company. Go to small claims court...

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My mom has just been told that she has cancer with no insurance so what steps can we take to become a legal guardian in texas

Richard's answer | Answered on January 14, 2012

An application for guardianship of the person can be filed in probate court. You will be able to manage her care but you will have to see i f this...

Richard Norwood Evans II's Answers (193)

Do i need a lawyer

Is it a conflict of interest for my sister, co-executor of my father's estate, to have the same attorney that my father had?

My father recently passed on. My Mom died a few yrs ago. There was no will left. I have one brother. Who gets the homestead?

What is the cheapest legal way to write a living will? How do you write a will?

Executor withdrew from case. Eldest beneficiary filing papers to be exec that no other beneficiaries trust. Can it be stopped.

Is it required to hire an attorney to file a will in Tx? The only property is personal belongings, $4k in bank, & a 20yr old car

What are our options?

I live in TX can an orginal order be amended 3 days before the case ends?

Lost job due to recent accident, I was not at fault... since i have lost my job by not having a car, can I sue their insurance?

My mom has just been told that she has cancer with no insurance so what steps can we take to become a legal guardian in texas