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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Albany Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

David N. DeFoore

5.0
4 Reviews

  • 324 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX 79602-1420

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTraffic Tickets, DWI and Drug Charges, and 3 more

David Defoore
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McMahon Surovik Suttle, P.C.

4.6
49 Reviews

  • 400 Pine Street, Suite 800, Abilene, TX 79604

  • Law Firm with 18 lawyers2 awards

  • McMahon Surovik Suttle, P.C. is a Texas Professional Corporation with Offices in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Federal Practice, and 33 more

Mark Steven Zachary
Estate Planning Lawyer
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The Whitten Law Firm, P.C.

4.6
9 Reviews

  • 500 Chestnut Street, Suite 1402, Abilene, TX 79602-1474

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • At The Whitten Law Firm, P.C., our team of lawyers stands by your side throughout each step of the legal process, from start to finish, to ensure the best possible outcome for your... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Trial Practice, and 15 more

Donald L. Anderson Jr.
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Stephens & Myers, L.L.P.

4.3
5 Reviews

  • Serving Breckenridge, TX

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • The office of Stephens & Myers practices law in Graham, Texas and Young Co..

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Civil Litigation, and 16 more

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William A. Myers
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Mehaffey & Watson

  • 2441 S. 1st, Abilene, TX 79605

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Robert A. McCleskey

  • 106 West Commerce Street, Eastland, TX 76448

Haglund Law Group

  • 4902 Robertson Dr., Abilene, TX 79606

Galbreath Law Firm

  • 4542 Loop 322, Ste. 102, Abilene, TX 79602

G. Philip Morehead, P.C.

  • 500 Chestnut, Ste. 1400, Abilene, TX 79602-1406

Jack K. Currey

  • 702 Scott Pl., Abilene, TX 79601-4531

Law Office of Claudia Evans Clinton, P.C.

  • 1290 S. Willis St., Ste. 202, Abilene, TX 79605-4048

Shahan & Erwin

  • 2 Village Dr., Suite 101, Abilene, TX 79608-6146

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Law Office of Joe L. Cope

  • 1509 Newcastle Dr., Abilene, TX 79601-3918

Law Offices of David M. White

  • 1500 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 303, Abilene, TX 79602

Brenna M. Troncoso, Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C.

  • 1114 W. Court Plz., Anson, TX 79501

Moster Craft Attorneys at Law

  • 3301 N 3rd Street, Abilene, TX 79603

Elizabeth C. Wagstaff Attorney at Law

  • 104 Pine St., Ste. 306, Abilene, TX 79601-5930

Thedford Law Office

  • 334 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX 79602

Law Office of John R. Cook

  • 212 West Elm Street, Breckenridge, TX 76424-3532

Beard Law Firm

  • Abilene, TX 79604

Asbury Law Firm, P.C.

  • 534 Pine Street, Suite 102, Abilene, TX 79601

Wagstaff LLP

  • 290 Cedar, Abilene, TX 79601-5720

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W. Tim Ladyman, P.C.

  • 1150 Estates Dr., Ste. A, Abilene, TX 79602

Pamela Jean Chaney Attorney at Law

  • Eastland, TX 76448

Montgomery Law Firm

  • 401 Cypress St., Ste. 600, Abilene, TX 79601

Heatherly Law Firm

  • 4400 Buffalo Gap Road, Suite 2500, Abilene, TX 79606

Matthew E. Ritchie Attorney and Counselor

  • 2449 S. Willis, Suite 200, Abilene, TX 79605

Law Office of David Wimberley

  • 109 North McAmis, Breckenridge, TX 76424

Wm. B. Wright Jr., P.C.

  • 514 Conrad Hilton Ave., Cisco, TX 76437-3136

Turner, Seaberry & Warford

  • 301 W. Main St., Eastland, TX 76448

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

I was with my man for 14 years he just passed away am I entitled to anything?

Bernard H. Greenberg
Answered by attorney Bernard H. Greenberg
Estate Planning lawyer at Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C.
Unfortunately, your question does not contain sufficient facts on which to base an answer. I suggest re-framing your question with precise details about your situation.
Unfortunately, your question does not contain sufficient facts on which to base an answer. I suggest re-framing your question with precise details about your situation.
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When you become an administrator of an estate, how do you know your duties?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
If you have a lawyer then he/she should let you know what needs to be done and how much you are allowed to charge. Whether it makes sense to charge depends on the circumstances. While you are entitled to reasonable compensation, anything that you receive for services is taxable income. Anything you receive as an inheritance is likely tax free.
If you have a lawyer then he/she should let you know what needs to be done and how much you are allowed to charge. Whether it makes sense to charge depends on the circumstances. While you are entitled to reasonable compensation, anything that you receive for services is taxable income. Anything you receive as an inheritance is likely tax free.
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Can they take away what is rightfully mine just because we didn't have children together?

Terry Lynn Garrett
Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
Whether or not you had children together is irrelevant.  Whether he had a child with someone else affects how his separate real property, if any, passes under the Texas laws of descent (real estate) and distribution (personal property). Pensions, 401(k)s and IRAs pass to the designated beneficiaries.  If you are named as the beneficiary, they pass to you.  If no beneficiary is named, pensions pass according to the rules of the pension plan, 401(k)s pass to the surviving spouse and IRAs pass to the estate.  Since IRAs are usually created with community assets, they are usually viewed as community property.  The surviving spouse retains her 50% community property interest.  The deceased spouse's community property interest passes according to his Will or, if there is none, according to the Texas laws of descent and distribution. In Texas, even if the home was separate property, purchased before the marriage and paid for with separate funds, the surviving spouse has a right to live in it for life. Please see a local probate attorney about probating (proving) your husband's estate.                
Whether or not you had children together is irrelevant.  Whether he had a child with someone else affects how his separate real property, if any, passes under the Texas laws of descent (real estate) and distribution (personal property). Pensions, 401(k)s and IRAs pass to the designated beneficiaries.  If you are named as the beneficiary, they pass to you.  If no beneficiary is named, pensions pass according to the rules of the pension plan, 401(k)s pass to the surviving spouse and IRAs pass to the estate.  Since IRAs are usually created with community assets, they are usually viewed as community property.  The surviving spouse retains her 50% community property interest.  The deceased spouse's community property interest passes according to his Will or, if there is none, according to the Texas laws of descent and distribution. In Texas, even if the home was separate property, purchased before the marriage and paid for with separate funds, the surviving spouse has a right to live in it for life. Please see a local probate attorney about probating (proving) your husband's estate.                
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