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Thomas-Walters, PLLC

4.6
55 Reviews

  • 1332 Teasley Lane, Denton, TX 76205+12 locations

  • Law Firm with 7 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

Leslie Thomas
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The Reecer Law Firm, P.L.L.C.

4.1
35 Reviews

  • 3105 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton, TX 76201

  • Law Firm 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

Chloe Satterfield
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Reib Law

4.4
5 Reviews

  • 1801 Hinkle Drive, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76201

  • Law Firm 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

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, Business Law, and 5 more

Scott Reib Jr.
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The Law Office of David S. Bouschor, II, P.C.

4.7
36 Reviews

  • 217 E. Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201

  • Law Firm 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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Leigh Hilton, PLLC

4.9
69 Reviews

  • 918 N. Elm, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76201

  • Law Firm 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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Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, LLP

4.8
189 Reviews

  • 512 West Hickory, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76201

  • Law Firm 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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The Law Offices of James H. Horton, P.C.

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  • 101 South Locust Drive, Suite 700, Denton, TX 76201

  • Law Firm 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.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Criminal Defense, and 4 more

David Lowrance
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Minor & Jester, P.C.

4.0
32 Reviews

  • 502 W. Oak St., Ste. 200, Denton, TX 76201

  • Law Firm 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

Christopher Henry
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North Texas Family Lawyers

5.0
5 Reviews

  • Serving Denton, TX and Denton County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 0 lawyers2 awards

  • Denton County Family Law Attorneys Committed to Helping People Start New Lives.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Wills, and 48 more

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Griffith Davison

4.6
13 Reviews

  • Serving Denton, TX and Denton County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys that understand your business.

  • Estate Planning LawyersConstruction Law, Construction Litigation, and 91 more

Christopher D. Atwell
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Walker & Doepfner, PLLC

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Denton, TX and Denton County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Excellence in Legal Advice

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts, and 10 more

Gregory Turner
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Harris Law Firm, PLLC

3.7
6 Reviews

  • Serving Denton, TX and Denton County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Harris Law Firm works hard to solve your legal problems. Call us today for your family law, real estate, property law, small business, wills, estate planning, and probate law... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersInternational Mediation, Mediation, and 557 more

Ronda Elizabeth Harris
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Lloyd & Associates, PLLC

3.9
21 Reviews

  • Serving Denton, TX and Denton County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Not Your Average Attorney. Not Your Average Results. We Help You Get the Justice You Deserve. Call Today for a Free Consultation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Criminal Defense, and 120 more

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Erin Lewis
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The Law Offices of James H. Horton, P.C.

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  • Serving Denton, TX and Denton County, Texas

  • Law Firm 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.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Criminal Defense, and 4 more

James Horton
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Craig W. Watson

4.1
1 Review

  • Serving Denton, TX

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Craig W. Watson, Attorney at Law Serving Sherman And Surrounding Texas. 30 Years of Experience in Estate Planning and Elder Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Medicaid Eligibility, and 13 more

Craig W. Watson
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Nelson Law Group PC

4.9
26 Reviews

  • Serving Denton, TX and Denton County, Texas

  • Law Firm 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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The Jimenez Law Firm, P.C.

4.9
380 Reviews

  • Serving Denton, TX and Denton County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

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

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 6 more

Christina M. Jimenez
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Bailey & Galyen, Attorneys at Law

3.7
80 Reviews

  • Serving Denton, TX and Denton County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 33 lawyers2 awards

  • “Our experienced attorneys have aggressively represented injury victims for over 40 years. Let Bailey & Galyen solve your legal puzzle. Contact us today!”

  • Estate Planning LawyersAutomobile Accidents, Personal Injury, and 47 more

  • Free Consultation

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Michael Raymond Cramer
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Crow Law Office

  • 1204 W. University D, Ste. 311, Denton, TX 76201

The Law Office of Patricia L. Ryan

  • 121 N. Woodrow Ln., Ste. 207, Denton, TX 76205-6340

Hinzman & Flory

  • 301 Dallas Dr., Ste. 101, Denton, TX 76205

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Robert J. Widmer, Jr., P.C.

  • 513 West Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201

Law Offices of Randall S. Boyd

  • 123 N. Elm, Denton, TX 76201

Kelsey, Kelsey & Hickey, P.L.L.C.

  • 2225 East McKinney, Denton, TX 76209

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J. E. Brownlee & Associates, P.C.

  • 1500 East McKinney Street, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76209

VRBA Law, PLLC

  • 121 W. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201

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Carpenter Law Offices

  • Denton, TX 76202

Jack W. Cunningham, P.C.

  • 1332 Teasley Lane, Suite 275, Denton, TX 76205

Marchand & Moraine, L.L.P.

  • 109 S. Woodrow Ln., Ste. 300, Denton, TX 76209

Law Office of D. Jorge Urbina

  • 620 W. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201-3700

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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 Candace Kay Ladley (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Candace K. Ladley, Attorney at Law
Normally your attorney will provide you with instructions on your duties and liabilities as an executor or administrator. If you still have concerns you should contact your attorney directly and discuss them with him or her. In California, the executor or administrator receives the same fees as the attorney, which is a percentage of the gross estate on a sliding scale. If you perform extraordinary duties, such as running or selling a business or residence, you can have your attorney petition the court for extraordinary fees which are usually based on your knowledge, education and experience. Discuss this with your attorney In Washington state, the executor or administrator is entitled to reasonable fees which are based on your knowledge, education and experience and difficulty in handling the estate. Discuss this with your attorney.
Normally your attorney will provide you with instructions on your duties and liabilities as an executor or administrator. If you still have concerns you should contact your attorney directly and discuss them with him or her. In California, the executor or administrator receives the same fees as the attorney, which is a percentage of the gross estate on a sliding scale. If you perform extraordinary duties, such as running or selling a business or residence, you can have your attorney petition the court for extraordinary fees which are usually based on your knowledge, education and experience. Discuss this with your attorney In Washington state, the executor or administrator is entitled to reasonable fees which are based on your knowledge, education and experience and difficulty in handling the estate. Discuss this with your attorney.
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What is the probate process after a parent's death?

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Answered by attorney Jeffrey R. Gottlieb (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Robert H. Glorch
It's not automatic. To set the probate process in motion, someone (e.g. the executor in the will or another family member) has to petition the court to be appointed. Normally the person who wants to file the petition will hire a probate attorney to represent them. The question of where the probate estate should be opened is an issue of fact. You mentioned that he was temporarily living in another state. Probate should be opened in the state where the decedent last had his permanent residence. So for example, if I live in Illinois, but happen to die while on vacation on Florida, my estate should be in Illinois even though I died in Florida. It's a little trickier if you're father was actually stayed in another state for a period of months, or years. It's really a question of fact and should come back to where he intended to live on a permanent basis. But this issue can be the subject of dispute at times, in part because state inheritances laws can differ.
It's not automatic. To set the probate process in motion, someone (e.g. the executor in the will or another family member) has to petition the court to be appointed. Normally the person who wants to file the petition will hire a probate attorney to represent them. The question of where the probate estate should be opened is an issue of fact. You mentioned that he was temporarily living in another state. Probate should be opened in the state where the decedent last had his permanent residence. So for example, if I live in Illinois, but happen to die while on vacation on Florida, my estate should be in Illinois even though I died in Florida. It's a little trickier if you're father was actually stayed in another state for a period of months, or years. It's really a question of fact and should come back to where he intended to live on a permanent basis. But this issue can be the subject of dispute at times, in part because state inheritances laws can differ.
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Can an outside child have stake in my Dad's property?

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Answered by attorney Susan Goodkind Wideman (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at The Wideman Law Center, P.C.
Once father has died, if the property has to go through Probate (wills usually require Probate) he could try to make a claim on the property in the Probate Court, but he may not be successful.
Once father has died, if the property has to go through Probate (wills usually require Probate) he could try to make a claim on the property in the Probate Court, but he may not be successful.
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