Archive for June, 2010

in texas, how does a ’small estate affidavit’ work? could this be an alternative to probate? (no will)?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

krich1265 asked: i think my mother’s estate would qualify for this, but unsure exactly how to go about it.Brooks Finan

Share and Enjoy:

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google
  • description
  • LinkedIn
  • Live
  • MySpace
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • Technorati
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • StumbleUpon

i was name beneficiary on a pension fund does this need to go to probate?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

lady c asked: there is two of us on the pension benefitsRolf Frigge

Share and Enjoy:

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google
  • description
  • LinkedIn
  • Live
  • MySpace
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • Technorati
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • StumbleUpon

Can an immediate family member buy a house in probate for less than assessed?

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

tww asked: My mother passed and we want to buy the house for what is owed 45000. Can we do this if the assessed value is 73000?
let me mention the market value of other homes in the area are 70000, but her house needs at least 25000 dollars to get to that. So [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google
  • description
  • LinkedIn
  • Live
  • MySpace
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • Technorati
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • StumbleUpon

Question about Probate with two Heirs - house not selling?

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Jacqueline W asked: My father’s house has been on the market since March of this year. We have had no offers, and almost no activity at weekend open houses. This home is located in Palm Springs and the market is very slow with such high Summer temperatures. My question is: Is it possible to take [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google
  • description
  • LinkedIn
  • Live
  • MySpace
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • Technorati
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • StumbleUpon

My Grandmother died and I am next of Kin. I have a question about probate?

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

skipper102006 asked: She had no money in the bank an old Mobile home that is worth maybe 5,000 and a small pick-up that my cousin bought for her. Do I have to go through probate or can I just walk away from the trailer and sign the pick up back over to my cousin? I [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google
  • description
  • LinkedIn
  • Live
  • MySpace
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • Technorati
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • StumbleUpon

probate search hood county texas?

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

pat a asked: i need to see if i can research a probate filing in hood county texas. can i do this?Chase Erschen

Share and Enjoy:

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google
  • description
  • LinkedIn
  • Live
  • MySpace
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • Technorati
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • StumbleUpon

What to do about a greedy trustee? Probate?

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

sensi asked: My Grandmother passed away 2 months ago. Her guardian (the trustee) has filed the forms in probate for a small estate up to $18,000. I have a copy of the will which I got from the court house and she willed him $15,000 for being her guardian etc. She also willed me jewelry [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google
  • description
  • LinkedIn
  • Live
  • MySpace
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • Technorati
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • StumbleUpon

Is do-it-yourself probate legal in Texas?

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Ricardo V asked: Quicken has a program that can guide you in family law.Dovie Colvin

Share and Enjoy:

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google
  • description
  • LinkedIn
  • Live
  • MySpace
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • Technorati
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • StumbleUpon

what forms are needed for a uncontested probate of a will in texas?

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

debra p asked: I know it can be done and I have a few forms but I don’t know which ones i needBroderick Lavadie

Share and Enjoy:

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google
  • description
  • LinkedIn
  • Live
  • MySpace
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • Technorati
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • StumbleUpon

Wills / Probate: Can I pay fees out of my estate?

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

research asked: If I have a lawyer or company do some work to help me draft my will, can they contract to take their fees out of my estate after I die?
I am seeking a legal perspective here…can these fees be paid out of my estate, legally?Maria

Share and Enjoy:

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google
  • description
  • LinkedIn
  • Live
  • MySpace
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • Technorati
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • StumbleUpon
printer fax scanner copier
conference call providers