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Q: Can I transfer assets to a trust to avoid probate in Missouri?
I am the Power of Attorney for my mother, who has dementia and has executed a living will. We are based in Missouri. She owns a house with all its contents, as well as a car. The living will doesn’t specify restrictions or conditions on asset management. I'm considering setting up a trust to... View More 
Sativa M. Boatman
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
If the property is paid off and there is no longer a mortgage loan, transferring the property to her trust would be advisable. It avoids probate and also may make it easier to manage in the event she becomes fully incapacitated. She would need to create the Trust and deed to the Trust and anything... View More
Q: Who is responsible for fixing a retaining wall on the property line in TN?
There is a retaining wall on what I believe to be the property line between my neighbor and my property in Tennessee. I have a survey from 1973 showing the wall as on the boundary, and I plan to get an updated survey soon. The wall is falling apart and encroaching on my property; I am the... View More
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Anthony M. Avery
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
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Noone is responsible for the wall between the adjacent parcels. If you want to fix it, then do so with minimal disturbance with the surrounding properties. Do not expect to get contribution. If you get a boundary line survey, then it is best to stay within six inches or so on your side of the... View More
Q: Can I be detained while awaiting a bed in rehab in Texas?
I was ordered by a judge to attend rehab in Texas after a dirty urine analysis. I would like to know if I can be detained while waiting for a bed to become available at the rehab facility. Are there standard practices or legal requirements in Texas concerning detention during this waiting period?
Grant St Julian III
answered on Jul 24, 2026
answered on Jul 24, 2026
Yes, you can be detained and held in custody while awaiting transfer to a court ordered rehab facility. This is considered a condition of probation and any time you spend in custody awaiting transfer will not court towards any jail sentence assessed IF your probation is ever revoked. Have this... View More
Q: Can an alcoholic appeal a divorce settlement if he signed over his house while inebriated?
If my brother, who is an alcoholic, claims he doesn't remember signing the house over to his ex-wife during their recent divorce settlement, can he appeal the settlement? This occurred a few weeks ago, and he was most likely inebriated at the time. His ex-wife reportedly filmed the signing.... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 24, 2026
answered on Jul 24, 2026
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I do not practice in divorce and family law, but your question was tagged under "Appeals/Appellate." Furthermore, the question at its core appears to be one of mental capacity. The short answer to your... View More
Q: What are my mortgage obligations post-divorce if I ceded property rights?
In Florida, what are my obligations or liabilities if I remain on a mortgage note after a divorce where I ceded the rights to possess the property to my ex-spouse? We have no existing agreements or court orders about the mortgage responsibility. I have not made any mortgage payments post-divorce,... View More
Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Jul 24, 2026
answered on Jul 24, 2026
Normally there would be a deadline for the other spouse to refinance in their own name. It sounds like you are not responsible in family court; however you are responsible to the mortgage company. If your former partner ever stops making payments then you are on the hook. Speak with a local family... View More
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