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Q: How to transfer car title after spouse's passing in Texas?
My wife purchased a car in her name without a lien, and she passed away in March 2026, leaving her entire estate to me. I am her executor, and her will has been probated in Harris County, Texas, with the car specifically mentioned in it. I have possession of the car, which is insured in my name,... View More 
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Sharita Blacknall
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answered on Oct 17, 2026
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Since your wife's will has already been probated and you have been appointed executor, you can transfer the vehicle into your name through the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office.
You will generally need the vehicle's title, certified Letters Testamentary showing... View More
Q: Will I face legal repercussions for returning stolen toy?
I recently got caught stealing a $13 toy from Walmart in Florida. I purchased one toy but stole another. I was stopped by a secret shopper who served as security. I admitted to taking the toy and clarified that my friends were uninvolved. I returned the toy and was given a 24-hour ban with a... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Oct 17, 2026
answered on Oct 17, 2026
Returning the toy and being let go with a warning is a better outcome than many people get, but it does not erase the offense. Under Fla. Stat. 812.015(1), retail theft includes taking merchandise with intent to deprive the merchant of its value, and your admission that you took it supports that... View More
Q: What can I do about a lien discrepancy in my Florida home refinance?
I am in the process of refinancing my home in Florida and discovered a lien of $85,000 from a private mortgage during a prior divorce. Years ago, I refinanced, and the HUD statement from that refinance records a payoff of $70,000 to this individual. Recently, the individual signed a release for the... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Oct 17, 2026
answered on Oct 17, 2026
Finding an $85,000 lien on a refinance when your records show a $70,000 payoff is a real problem, and Florida law gives you useful leverage. Under Fla. Stat. 701.04(2)(a), a mortgagee must record a release within 60 days after the loan is paid in full, and the prevailing party in a civil action to... View More
Q: What can I do about the fire department not returning when my house reignited after the initial fire?
On September 18, 2026, my house caught fire in Florida. After extinguishing the initial fire, the fire department left, but the structure reignited. They returned once but through the night, the fire reignited four times. Neighbors contacted the fire department each time, but they didn't... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Oct 17, 2026
answered on Oct 17, 2026
A house fire that reignited four times, with the fire department not returning each time you called, is alarming, and your concern is understandable. Florida waives sovereign immunity for torts only to a limited extent under Fla. Stat. 768.28(1), recovery against a government agency is capped by... View More
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Q: Can a homeowner sue me for roof repair issues with no formal contract?
I did a roof repair for a homeowner in Florida who is now attempting to sue me, claiming the work was done incorrectly. We didn't have a written contract because he was aware that I'm not a licensed contractor. However, there were text messages between us and payments made through Zelle.... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Oct 17, 2026
answered on Oct 17, 2026
Being sued over a roof repair with no written contract is stressful, but the lack of a signed agreement does not stop a homeowner from suing. Text messages and Zelle payments can prove an oral agreement, its price, and the scope of the work, so the homeowner can still allege breach of contract or... View More
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