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Spencer & Associates

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  • 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 2000, Dallas, TX 75225

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers

  • Skilled Representation in Civil Asset Forfeiture Cases. Did you know that federal law and the law in Texas give law enforcement agencies the authority to seize your assets if they... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Asset Forfeiture, Criminal Asset Forfeiture

Rebecca Land
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  • 7920 Belt Line Rd Suite 110, Dallas, TX 87113

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Step into Excellence: Carpenter & Associates Welcomes You Results Driven, There's No Second Place in Litigation!

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Military Divorce, and 20 more

Joshua Carpenter
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  • 5950 Sherry Lane, Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75225+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 19 lawyers2 awards

  • Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP is dedicated to delivering top-notch family law services tailored to secure optimal outcomes for our clients, their financial situations,... Read More

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Carley Covert
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  • 5429 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75240

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers1 award

  • We defend our clients' interests as we guide their matters through the legal system. Serving clients in Texas & worldwide for 35 years. Commercial Litigation; Creditor's... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Trial, Commercial Litigation, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

Michael W. Dunagan
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  • 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 260, Dallas, TX 75206

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers4 awards

  • OUR MISSIONWilson Lake & Savage is different from other family law firms. We pride ourselves in providing you with personalized and accessible legal services built on nine decades... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, Child Custody, and 14 more

Tracey Gajak
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  • 10000 North Central Expressway, Suite 1000, Dallas, TX 75231

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Musgrove Law Firm, P.C. takes care of its clients and their business. Our Law Firm puts it clients first by zealously representing their interests.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Corporate, Partnership and Business Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and 24 more

Richard Alan Kahn

5.0
6 Reviews
  • 13155 Noel Road, Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75240

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • BOARD CERTIFIED: ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE LAW - Probate, Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Estate & Gift Taxation

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Wills, and 29 more

Richard Alan Kahn
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SettlePou

4.9
6 Reviews
  • 3333 Lee Parkway, Eighth Floor, Dallas, TX 75219+7 locations

  • Law Firm with 37 lawyers2 awards

  • Dallas Attorney representing Commercial Landlords in lease disputes, tenant defaults, and real estate litigation statewide in Texas. (Attorney David O'Dens does NOT represent... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation, and 3 more

  • 2911 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 880, Dallas, TX 75219+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 25 lawyers2 awards

  • Offices in Amarillo, Lubbock and Dallas

  • Estate Planning LawyersComplex Business Litigation, Accountants', and 15 more

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  • 6060 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 690, Dallas, TX 75206

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • McCorkle Westerburg & Thornton, P.C., founded in 1972 as the partnership of McCorkle & Westerburg, was first located in a two-room suite in the Texas Bank & Trust Building (later... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial Litigation, Contracts, and 14 more

Robert Westerburg
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  • 1717 Main Street, Suite 3400, Dallas, TX 75201

  • Law Firm with 24 lawyers2 awards

  • We Set The Standard

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  • 4246 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Andrea Winters, P.C. is a boutique law firm located in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to providing caring and professional legal representation to our clients.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate and Estate Administration, Business Entity Planning, and 1 more

Andrea Winters
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Resnick & Louis, P.C.

4.4
173 Reviews
  • 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 3100, Dallas, TX 75201+29 locations

  • Law Firm with 206 lawyers2 awards

  • Resnick & Louis, P.C. is a national mid-size institutional & insurance defense law firm, represented bya team of vastly diverse & experienced attorneys who pride themselves on... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBodily Injury Defense, Business & Corporate Law, and 17 more

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  • 7557 Rambler Road, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75231

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • Jones, Allen & Fuquay, L.L.P., is primarily engaged in areas of practice centering around banking, business and commercial transactions, corporate and real estate matters.... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, and 17 more

Charles S. Fuquay
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McCathern, PLLC

4.6
48 Reviews
  • 3710 Rawlins Street, Suite 1600, Dallas, TX 75219+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 58 lawyers2 awards

  • Sharp Insights, Swift Resolution

  • Estate Planning LawyersConstruction Litigation, Corporate Services, and 22 more

  • 10000 North Central Expressway, Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75231

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients and serve as an unmatched resource for our referral sources.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFiduciary Litigation, Contested Wills, and 88 more

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  • 5343 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX 75254

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • We Provide the highest quality legal work at competitive rates.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Corporate Law, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

Richard Cinclair Jr.
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RMO LLP

5.0
47 Reviews
  • 4131 North Central Expressway Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75204+7 locations

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers1 award

  • Strategic, efficient, effective probate and trust estate legal services in California and Texas.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Litigation, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and 13 more

  • Free Consultation

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Matthew Bourque
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  • 8080 N Central Expy # 1700, Dallas, TX 75206+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

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

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 6 more

  • 3636 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers3 awards

  • Our Dallas law firm handles all matters related to probate, estate planning, and family law matters.We strive to provide cost conscious collaboration among our team of attorneys to... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 44 more

  • Free Consultation

  • 500 North Akard Street, Suite 1830, Dallas, TX 75201

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Attorneys and Counselors

  • Estate Planning LawyersCreditors' Rights, Commercial Litigation, and 9 more

Elliott E. Burdette

4.8
19 Reviews
  • 14901 Quorum Drive, Ste. 300, Dallas, TX 75254

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Founded in 1984, we have been providing top-notch legal representation in all areas of probate, probate litigation, trust litigation, guardianships, will contests, breach of... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate Law, Drafting Wills & Trusts, and 10 more

  • Free Consultation

Elliott Burdette
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Harold L. Levy

5.0
1 Review
  • 13155 Noel Road, Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75240

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Sophisticated Legal Services From An Attorney and CPA Who Understands Tax Issues and Business Issues. Board certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTaxation, Income Tax, and 15 more

Harold L. Levy
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  • 14643 Dallas Parkway Suite 570, Dallas, TX 75254+1 location

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers1 award

  • Our values are reflected in the quality of our legal work, the results we achieve and loyalty of our clients.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdvance Directives, Asbestos Litigation, and 36 more

Karl Koen
Dallas Office
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David L. Leon, P.C.

5.0
9 Reviews
  • 8144 Walnut Hill Ln., Ste. 380, Dallas, TX 75231

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • No matter what your legal needs are, I want to help.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Probate, and 2 more

David Leon
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  • 25 Highland Park Village, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75205+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Experienced Attorney Rated by SuperLawyers in 2018 Assisting You in Estate Planning, Tax Return Preparation & Business Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Tax Return Preparation and Filing, and 9 more

Louis Wierenga
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  • 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 230, Dallas, TX 75204-3131

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Dallas-based law firm committed to providing the highest quality, cost-effective legal representation. The trust we develop with our clients is the foundation of our relationships.... Read More

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Glyne Worrell
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  • 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 775, Dallas, TX 75206+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • When your family, finances, freedom or future are at stake, you need an attorney you can count on. We are a multi-service law firm that will stand up and protect the rights and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Civil Litigation, and 113 more

Paul Wright
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  • 8350 North Central Expressway, Suite 1310, Dallas, TX 75206

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Specializing in accident and injury cases-we can help you seek justice

  • Estate Planning LawyersAutomobile Accidents and Injuries, Personal Injury, and 40 more

Brian Fant
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  • 17304 Preston Rd., Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75254

  • Law Firm with 17 lawyers2 awards

  • Friedman & Feiger, LLP is devoted to providing high quality legal work and the best in personal service to its clients. The firm currently consists of 19 attorneys, 5 paralegals... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Trial Practice, Federal Practice, and 26 more

Melissa Miles
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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.

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 Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
Yes, probably by obtaining a conservatorship of his person and estate if he is still living; if deceased, then you will have to petition the probate court in the locality of your father's residence. Obtain their services of a probate lawyer in that geographical area for either a probate if he is deceased or a conservatorship if he is still alive.
Yes, probably by obtaining a conservatorship of his person and estate if he is still living; if deceased, then you will have to petition the probate court in the locality of your father's residence. Obtain their services of a probate lawyer in that geographical area for either a probate if he is deceased or a conservatorship if he is still alive.
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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 Darin Christensen (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Bullivant Houser Bailey PC
If you are the personal representative, the lawyer helping you with the probate should explain your duties. Basically, they are to gather the estate assets, pay all legitimate debts, account for all expenditures, and after approval by the court pay/distribute the assets to the heirs. You should not make any distributions to yourself (or any other beneficiary) until approved by the court at the end of the probate.
If you are the personal representative, the lawyer helping you with the probate should explain your duties. Basically, they are to gather the estate assets, pay all legitimate debts, account for all expenditures, and after approval by the court pay/distribute the assets to the heirs. You should not make any distributions to yourself (or any other beneficiary) until approved by the court at the end of the probate.
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When you become an administrator of an estate, how do you know your duties?

Answered by attorney Jonathan W. Barlow
Estate Planning lawyer at Clear Counsel Law Group
If you, as the Administrator, are represented by an attorney then your attorney should properly advise you about your duties. If you feel like your attorney has not properly advised you, you should feel free to contact your attorney and express that you are feeling unsure about your duties and responsibilities as Administrator. If you are still not satisfied after speaking with your attorney, you might be well-served to consult with another attorney. Unfortunately, some attorneys advertise that they practice probate law, when the reality is that they do so very infrequently and are not as familiar with probate law as they should be. You should ensure that your probate attorney is experienced in probate law and that probate is a main practice area, not just an occasional practice area. If you are not represented by an attorney, you are responsible to understand your duties and responsibilities on your own. In Clark County, Nevada, the Court will not provide you with any documents or forms describing your duties. Title 12 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (Chapters 132-156) governs probate law and procedure in Nevada. You should review and become familiar with the requirements of these Chapters, though this may be a daunting task for a non-attorney. Accepting the position of Administrator requires you to perform your duties properly, whether you are represented by an attorney or not. If you fail to perform your duties properly, you could subject yourself to personal liability for any harm caused to the estate. Though it is possible to perform your role as Administrator without an attorney, you would be well-served to retain an experienced probate attorney who will help you understand your duties and responsibilities and will ensure that the probate administration is performed properly and quickly.
If you, as the Administrator, are represented by an attorney then your attorney should properly advise you about your duties. If you feel like your attorney has not properly advised you, you should feel free to contact your attorney and express that you are feeling unsure about your duties and responsibilities as Administrator. If you are still not satisfied after speaking with your attorney, you might be well-served to consult with another attorney. Unfortunately, some attorneys advertise that they practice probate law, when the reality is that they do so very infrequently and are not as familiar with probate law as they should be. You should ensure that your probate attorney is experienced in probate law and that probate is a main practice area, not just an occasional practice area. If you are not represented by an attorney, you are responsible to understand your duties and responsibilities on your own. In Clark County, Nevada, the Court will not provide you with any documents or forms describing your duties. Title 12 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (Chapters 132-156) governs probate law and procedure in Nevada. You should review and become familiar with the requirements of these Chapters, though this may be a daunting task for a non-attorney. Accepting the position of Administrator requires you to perform your duties properly, whether you are represented by an attorney or not. If you fail to perform your duties properly, you could subject yourself to personal liability for any harm caused to the estate. Though it is possible to perform your role as Administrator without an attorney, you would be well-served to retain an experienced probate attorney who will help you understand your duties and responsibilities and will ensure that the probate administration is performed properly and quickly.
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