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Reib Law

4.4
5 Reviews
  • 1801 Hinkle Drive, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76201, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Reib Law is a full-service law firm with over 20 years of Business Law and Estate Planning experience. We have revolutionized the legal industry by eliminating outrageous hourly... Read More

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Scott Reib Jr.
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  • 101 South Locust Drive, Suite 700, Denton, TX 76201, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Board Certified with over 34 years of experience. We knock your Legal matters - Out of the PARK. Call: 940-800-2204.

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  • 306 West 7th Street, Suite 504, Fort Worth, TX 76102, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Providing legal services and counseling in the areas of litigation, oil and gas law, banking matters, real estate, commercial litigation and family law. 817.255.9100

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Litigation, Commercial and Business Litigation and 233 more

Aaron S. Moses
Of Counsel
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  • 3105 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton, TX 76201, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Practice Focus: Tax, Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Business

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Administration, Estate And Gift Taxation and 6 more

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  • 512 West Hickory, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76201, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 12 lawyers4 awards

  • Call the firm with a reputation for excellence today!

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Eminent Domain and 21 more

Byron Berry
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  • 26 Main St., Colleyville, TX 76034, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • The Premier North Texas Estate & Business Planning Law Firm! Call us Today to Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation!

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Wills and 6 more

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  • 421 W 3rd Street, Suite 700, Fort Worth, TX 76102, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 17 lawyers2 awards

  • Dorsett, Johnson & Swift,LLP is a diversified law firm serving the business community. We maintain offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and Brownsville.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAlcohol Liability, Catastrophic Accident Liability Defense and 11 more

Brian T. Swift
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  • 930 W. 1st St., Suite 202, Fort Worth, TX 76102, U.S.A.+1 location

  • Law Office with 6 lawyers3 awards

  • Fort Worth's Premier Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Family Law Firm. DWI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Defense, Theft, Assault, Sex Offenses, Weapons Charges. Auto... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Law, Criminal Defense and 47 more

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Brandon Barnett
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  • 608 8th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • At The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark P.C., you can count on receiving dedicated personal attention and reliable legal advice. We emphasize:• Skilled representation across the... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce and 8 more

Lisa Peterchuck
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  • 6777 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 340, Fort Worth, TX 76116, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • YOUR TEXAS FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYSFamily law is one of the most personal areas of the law to be involved in, whether you are getting a divorce, seeking custody of a child, adopting a... Read More

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Laura Zachariah
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  • 209 W. 2nd Street, Suite 245, Fort Worth, TX 76102, U.S.A.+1 location

  • Law Office with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Founded by Mike Sturgill and Philip Simpkins, Themis Legal Group, PLLC has a clear objective: to provide high-quality and affordable legal representation. With a combined... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Litigation and 6 more

  • 100 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1400, Fort Worth, TX 76102, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 16 lawyers1 award

  • Blaies & Hightower is a law firm capable of providing efficient, high quality legal services, while remaining small enough to offer a more personalized and focused approach to... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Civil Litigation and 14 more

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KoonsFuller, P.C.

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  • 550 Reserve Street, Suite 450, Southlake, TX 76092, U.S.A.+3 locations

  • Law Office with 7 lawyers1 award

  • Rick Robertson: Voted one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Texas by fellow attorneys

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Collaborative Family Law and 6 more

Kimberly Stoner
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  • 8229 Mid Cities Boulevard, North Richland Hills, TX 76182, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We are attorneys with the experience, resources and staff to offer exceptional service.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Ancillary Probate and 19 more

Minor & Jester, P.C.

4.0
32 Reviews
  • 502 W. Oak St., Ste. 200, Denton, TX 76201, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • For more than 40 years, Minor & Jester, P.C. has developed a solid reputation by offering skilled and experienced legal counsel at affordable rates. Our firm has enjoyed stable and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate Law, Purchase and sales agreements -- both commercial and residential and 36 more

Thomas-Walters, PLLC

4.6
55 Reviews
  • 640 North Carroll Avenue, Southlake, TX 76092, U.S.A.+12 locations

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Thomas-Walters, PLLC provides estate planning services designed to meet the unique needs of clients across multiple states. The firm’s attorneys focus on delivering personalized... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts and 2 more

  • 2221 Justin Road, Suite 119-411, Flower Mound, TX 75028, U.S.A.

Leigh Hilton, PLLC

4.9
69 Reviews
  • 918 N. Elm, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76201, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Helping you protect the two most important things in your life: everyone you love and everything you own

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Probate and 4 more

Leigh Hilton
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  • 2324 Cheek-Sparger Rd, Suite A, Bedford, TX 76021, U.S.A.+5 locations

  • Law Office with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • When you need experienced fighters on your side. Call Now.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce and 6 more

  • 6777 Camp Bowie Blvd, Suite 340, Fort Worth, TX 76116, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Alimony and 15 more

Lori Dally
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Hargrave Law, P.C.

4.7
27 Reviews
  • 2719 Northridge Drive, Suite 200, Bedford, TX 76021, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Trained By The Big Guys, Working For The Little Guys. Hargrave Law Is A Well Reputed Firm in North and East Texas representing clients in Family Law, Real Estate, Will and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Probate and 131 more

Earl A. Hargrave
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  • 217 E. Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Whether it is divorce, child custody, guardianship, or a probate matter, The Law Office of David S. Bouschor, II, P.C. will provide you with courteous, efficient and experienced... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Wills and Probate and 9 more

Caitlin Martinez
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  • 101 Summit Avenue, #404, Fort Worth, TX 76102, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • Board Certified in Family Law Attorney in Fort Worth Texas. Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, Guardianship. Bob Leonard is also and experienced probate attorney for probate with a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce and 28 more

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  • 101 Quest Court, Keller, TX 76248, U.S.A.+1 location

  • Law Office with 7 lawyers3 awards

  • Fort Worth's Premier Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Family Law Firm. DWI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Defense, Theft, Assault, Sex Offenses, Weapons Charges. Auto... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Law, Criminal Defense and 47 more

  • Free Consultation

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Brandon Barnett
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  • 300 Throckmorton Street, Suite 700, Fort Worth, TX 76102, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 22 lawyers3 awards

  • Varghese Summersett is a premier Texas criminal defense, personal injury & family law firm. With offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake & Houston, our award-winning... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersDWI/DUI, Misdemeanors and 29 more

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Michael Livens
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Davidson Law Group

5.0
29 Reviews
  • 320 Purcey St., Fort Worth, TX 76102, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersMisdemeanors, Traffic Tickets and 12 more

Matthew Davidson
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Nelson Law Group PC

4.9
26 Reviews
  • 700 Parker Square, Suite 220, Flower Mound, TX 75028, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Credibility and Compassion when your family needs it most. Servicing Denton, Tarrant, Collin, and Dallas Counties.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce and 24 more

Brett A. Nelson
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  • 1205 Hall Johnson Road, Colleyville, TX 76034, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • McMullen Law Group, PLLC provides compassionate, strategic guidance when families face life’s toughest challenges. Whether you’re navigating a high-conflict divorce, battling... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Property Settlements and 6 more

Brent McMullen
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Newsom Law Firm

5.0
5 Reviews
  • 300 Miron Dr., Miron Grove Office Park, Southlake, TX 76092, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

Christian Newsom
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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

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Can I have financial claim on someone whom I took care and recently died?

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Answered by attorney Darin S Christensen (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Bullivant Houser Bailey PC
It would be very difficult to successfully make such a claim unless there was an agreement that he would pay you.
It would be very difficult to successfully make such a claim unless there was an agreement that he would pay you.

What is the difference between setting up a will using online vs an attorney?

Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
First, your 401k passes to your spouse under federal law and then to any designated beneficiary on a form you complete and file with the plan administrator.  It should not pass under your Will, but will if you have no spouse and have not completed and filed a designated beneficiary form. Second, if your bank accounts are "joint with right of survivor" or "pay on death," they, too, pass outside your Will. Third, your house can pass outside your Will and free of Medicaid Estate Recovery using a Transfer on Death or a Lady Bird Deed. Fourth, if the royalties are mineral rights, this approach could also be used. But you do need a Will, if only as backup.  Some title companies are uncomfortable with Transfer on Death and, to a lesser extent, Lady Bird Deeds. If you get an online Will (and I have seen those prepared by several vendors), it is likely to be inadequate and you are very likely not to execute it with all the legal requirements, leading to an intestacy.  The Will will not be worth the paper it is written on.  Moreover, those vendors have no skin in the game.  An attorney not only risks a bad online review, a loss of reputation at the court and among colleagues, but a malpractice suit -- and you benefit from the required malpractice insurance.  Until the Texas Supreme Court creates a Will form (which it has been working on for years), you and whomever you want to leave things to, are much safer with a Will drafted by an attorney and addressing your particular circumstances.  You will also find that a good estate planning attorney will provide much more than a Will:  documents to help you stay in charge of your medical care and finances while you are alive, information sheets and guidance for your executor, and counseling building on the information above.  You can be penny wise and pound foolish, or pay extra to an online vendor for a few other documents and risk going without important legal, tax and financial counsel, but is that really what you want?  
First, your 401k passes to your spouse under federal law and then to any designated beneficiary on a form you complete and file with the plan administrator.  It should not pass under your Will, but will if you have no spouse and have not completed and filed a designated beneficiary form. Second, if your bank accounts are "joint with right of survivor" or "pay on death," they, too, pass outside your Will. Third, your house can pass outside your Will and free of Medicaid Estate Recovery using a Transfer on Death or a Lady Bird Deed. Fourth, if the royalties are mineral rights, this approach could also be used. But you do need a Will, if only as backup.  Some title companies are uncomfortable with Transfer on Death and, to a lesser extent, Lady Bird Deeds. If you get an online Will (and I have seen those prepared by several vendors), it is likely to be inadequate and you are very likely not to execute it with all the legal requirements, leading to an intestacy.  The Will will not be worth the paper it is written on.  Moreover, those vendors have no skin in the game.  An attorney not only risks a bad online review, a loss of reputation at the court and among colleagues, but a malpractice suit -- and you benefit from the required malpractice insurance.  Until the Texas Supreme Court creates a Will form (which it has been working on for years), you and whomever you want to leave things to, are much safer with a Will drafted by an attorney and addressing your particular circumstances.  You will also find that a good estate planning attorney will provide much more than a Will:  documents to help you stay in charge of your medical care and finances while you are alive, information sheets and guidance for your executor, and counseling building on the information above.  You can be penny wise and pound foolish, or pay extra to an online vendor for a few other documents and risk going without important legal, tax and financial counsel, but is that really what you want?  
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Can the executor close a bank account?

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Answered by attorney Darin S Christensen (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Bullivant Houser Bailey PC
A power of attorney ceases to have any legal effect as soon as the maker dies. To deal with the account legally, you should be an account signer, the named pay on death beneficiary, the court appointed executor (being named in the will does not give you any authority until it is probated), or file a small estate affidavit if the estate is small enough.
A power of attorney ceases to have any legal effect as soon as the maker dies. To deal with the account legally, you should be an account signer, the named pay on death beneficiary, the court appointed executor (being named in the will does not give you any authority until it is probated), or file a small estate affidavit if the estate is small enough.
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