  Q: My neighbor planted a tree next to my fence in 2012. My
swimming pool is also next to the fence. Leaves from the tree
got into my pool last year and again this year, which plugged my
pool pipe line as I was vacuuming. What are my options? I would
like the tree removed or killed.  A: Texas law allows you to cut
back the branches and leaves on the tree so that nothing hangs
over your property line. You don't have the right, though, to
remove or kill the tree.  Keeping the tree trimmed should reduce
the amount of leaves that get into your pool.  Other than that,
you should fish out as many leaves as possible using a leaf
rake, and then use your vacuum to get the smaller debris.  Q: In
an attempt to allow my wife complete access to our assets after
my death and to avoid probate, I have placed all of our assets
in joint tenant with right of survivorship. Those assets include
our home, bank accounts, an annuity, mutual funds and one
automobile. Is this an acceptable approach to transfer assets
after death?  A: