Sara P. asked

⚖️  Law

I am in a common-law marriage recognized in Texas. My partner passed away, and we have a car and a travel trailer in his name that I need to sell. I do not want to involve his family in the process as they have not been supportive. How can I legally handle the sale of these assets without involving his family, and what steps do I need to take to ensure I have the legal right to sell them?

February 13th, 2024

Elizabeth W. answered

Since Texas recognizes common-law marriage and is a community property state, all property, includin...

February 13th, 2024

Sign Up to View Full Expert Answers

Create an account to view answers and interact with the community!

⚖️Related Questions

I have a roommate in California who has not paid rent for months, refuses to leave, has threatened retaliation if I attempt to remove her, has brought dangerous people into my home without consent, and owes me tens of thousands of dollars that I've loaned to her. She has lived with me for a couple of years without a lease, and major issues have escalated since the beginning of the year. She is undocumented, has a history of mental health issues, and has damaged the property, caused disturbances, and committed acts that have affected my personal and professional life. I am at risk of eviction if she does not leave by January 1st. What legal steps can I take to evict her and protect myself?

July 17th, 2023

Can I sue a dealership for damages to my vehicle while in service, and who is responsible for fixing those damages?

January 7th, 2023

I'm being sued for charges related to an old eviction in Tennessee. The same apartment management community that I currently live in is trying to charge me for move-out charges on a fire-damaged apartment from January 2022. What should I do to defend myself against these charges?

September 16th, 2024

I need help with the procedures involved in obtaining a judge's recusal in Michigan due to perceived bias, and how to stop an eviction order scheduled for 9am tomorrow morning.

April 3rd, 2024

What should I do when a Corporate Defendant in Burbank, CA won't answer the door when my filing and service agent AAA in Orange attempts to serve my Complaint for Breach of Contract on RichLine Group, Inc. in Burbank, CA, refusing to pay my Client the $784,000.00 which has been due for quite some time and the Statute of Limitations expires on November 30, 2022?

April 24th, 2023