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  • 202 W. Third St., Clarendon, TX 79226-1370

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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.

If my father planned for separation, does this factor into her claim?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
Until a couple is granted a divorce by a court, they are considered married. So your stepmother was still your father's wife at the time of his death. Many states allow a surviving spouse some part of the estate (what used to be called the widow's portion) but it's certainly not 50%. If the will is valid, it's unlikely that your stepmother can claim anything beyond what state statute allows.
Until a couple is granted a divorce by a court, they are considered married. So your stepmother was still your father's wife at the time of his death. Many states allow a surviving spouse some part of the estate (what used to be called the widow's portion) but it's certainly not 50%. If the will is valid, it's unlikely that your stepmother can claim anything beyond what state statute allows.
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Can I get control over my father's estate if I live in a different estate than he does?

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Answered by attorney Ronald Lloyd Anderson (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Howes & Anderson, P.C.
You will need to get the Court to Appoint you as Executor (if you are named in his Will as Executor) or Administrator (if he did not leave a Will).
You will need to get the Court to Appoint you as Executor (if you are named in his Will as Executor) or Administrator (if he did not leave a Will).

Can I set up multiple living trusts and put different properties in each?

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Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
Absolutely! You should discuss that with your estate planning attorney. This information is only intended to give general information in response to an inquiry. It does not establish an attorney client relationship. This response is only based upon the limited facts presented and is merely intended to assist you in determining if you should contact an attorney to provide you with legal advice.
Absolutely! You should discuss that with your estate planning attorney. This information is only intended to give general information in response to an inquiry. It does not establish an attorney client relationship. This response is only based upon the limited facts presented and is merely intended to assist you in determining if you should contact an attorney to provide you with legal advice.
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