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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Florida on
Q: Is it required for an employer to notify an employee beforehand of wage garnishments in the state of Florida ?
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick answered on Jan 14, 2021

Yes. But even if they don't, that will not stop the garnishment. You need to challenge it in a court.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Probate for Virginia on
Q: If a will says that 3 people are named executors. Is it illegal for one of them to close a bank account before probate?
Richard Sternberg
Richard Sternberg answered on Jan 14, 2021

The Will must be probated, and the court must appoint the personal representatives (executors/executrix in Virginia) before they have any power at all. If the bank account is not a probate asset. like an account in which a beneficiary is named or a joint account that was not created for the benefit... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Michigan on
Q: My name is on the rental agreement/lease of a residential home. My significant other has been living here.

Rarely pays anything toward rent/bills. We broke up... But he won’t leave when I try to kick him out Does he have a right to stay there for 30 days or should I call the cops? What should I do?

Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi answered on Jan 14, 2021

You don't say if his name is on the lease too, but assuming it isn't ... TECHNICALLY you have to provide an appropriate notice to quit as he 'subleases' from you. That can be 30 days, 7 days depending on the circumstances.

If this is SIMPLY because of finances....
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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Texas on
Q: TRS does not want to issue retirement funds due to my deceased son who passed away on 9/8/2019.

We already submitted Proof of Heirship but because of the amount TRS says they need a Judgment Declaring Heirship. Texas Government Code which TRS refers to in their letter does not indicate anything regarding a “Judgment”. What can I do?

Terry Lynn Garrett
Terry Lynn Garrett answered on Jan 14, 2021

Hire a local probate lawyer to help you file an Application for Determination of Heirship and Issuance of Letters of Administration. After the hearing, the judge will sign a Judgment Declaring Heirship.

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Texas on
Q: Is the executor of my father’s Will required to let me see it. His only heirs are myself and my sister.
Isaac Shutt
Isaac Shutt answered on Jan 14, 2021

Yes, under Texas Law, the executor must show the beneficiaries must receive a notice after the probate hearing. That notice usually contains a copy of the Will. ALSO, once the will is filed for probate, it's actually public record.

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