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Helotes 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).

The Law Office of Gilbert Vara, Jr.

4.9
15 Reviews

  • Serving Helotes, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Mr. Vara and his staff have provided successful resolutions for clients in cases as diverse as wrongful death and personal injury cases, employee discrimination cases, insurance... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Administration of Estates, and 11 more

Gilbert Vara, Jr. Jr.
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Kevin P. Kennedy

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Helotes, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFederal Income Tax, Federal Estate And Gift Taxation, and 8 more

Kevin Kennedy
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Heard & Smith, LLP

4.0
100 Reviews

  • Serving Helotes, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • Welcome to the Heard & Smith, L.L.P. website. Our firm specializes in the needs of the elderly & the disabled. Serving the people across the entire United States with local... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFiling for Social Security Disability, VA Disability Benefits, and 40 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Mark Smith
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Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P.

4.8
284 Reviews

  • Serving Helotes, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers4 awards

  • TRUST OUR EXPERIENCE. FAMILY LAW IS WHAT WE DO.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Personal Injury, and 17 more

Harold C. Zuflacht
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Pedro V. Hernandez, Jr. Attorney * Mediator

4.6
33 Reviews

  • Serving Helotes, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Full-service San Antonio attorney with 30 years of legal experience.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Probate, and 7 more

Pedro V. Hernandez Jr.
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Allen, Stein & Durbin, P.C.

4.6
13 Reviews

  • Serving Helotes, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys @ Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Practice, Trial Practice, and 21 more

James Leech Jr.
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Hulsey PC - Patents & Trademarks

4.9
65 Reviews

  • Serving Helotes, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • A Gold Standard in IP for A Competitive, Entrepreneurial World HULSEY PC offers patent lawyers, trademark lawyers, and related area intellectual property professionals serving... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPatents, Biochemical Patents, and 29 more

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Adrian Resendez
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Brock Guerra Strandmo Dimaline Jones, P.C.

4.8
11 Reviews

  • Serving Helotes, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 15 lawyers2 awards

  • For over 60 years, members of AV rated Brock Guerra Strandmo Dimaline Jones, P.C. have beenpracticing law throughout Central and South Texas, focusing almost exclusively on state... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 14 more

Kanon Lillemon
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The Law Office of Ryan C. Moe, PLLC

5.0
6 Reviews

  • Serving Helotes, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • When a legal problem arises, you need to know your options. Obtaining sound advice right away can often make the difference. Call Today for a Consultation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Wills, and 10 more

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The Law Offices of Paul B. Owens, PLLC

  • 14237 Od Bandera Road, Helotes, TX 78023

Petterson Law Office

  • 12274 Bandera Rd., Ste. 210, Helotes, TX 78023

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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.

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

James Brian Thomas
Answered by attorney James Brian Thomas (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Burdette & Rice, PLLC
Making a claim against an estate for in-home care of a friend or loved one can be difficult. The truth is that many times these claims often fall under the category of "things that you would have done anyway." Effectively, you are taking the position of being a creditor owed a debt by the estate for the services that you provided. As with any creditor's claim, much of the viability is found in the details. Was there an agreement of some kind between you and the decedent, verbal, or in writing? Was there an expectation of remuneration on your part and expectation of payment for the services on the decedent's part? Is it possible to prove a debt and recover a part of the estate for your services? Sure. Whether or not it is likely depends far too much on the specific arrangement. Your best bet is to consult with a probate attorney near you to outline all of the relevant facts involved.
Making a claim against an estate for in-home care of a friend or loved one can be difficult. The truth is that many times these claims often fall under the category of "things that you would have done anyway." Effectively, you are taking the position of being a creditor owed a debt by the estate for the services that you provided. As with any creditor's claim, much of the viability is found in the details. Was there an agreement of some kind between you and the decedent, verbal, or in writing? Was there an expectation of remuneration on your part and expectation of payment for the services on the decedent's part? Is it possible to prove a debt and recover a part of the estate for your services? Sure. Whether or not it is likely depends far too much on the specific arrangement. Your best bet is to consult with a probate attorney near you to outline all of the relevant facts involved.
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When you become an administrator of an estate, how do you know your duties?

Eric James Smith
Answered by attorney Eric James Smith (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Eric J. Smith
That depends on the court. In larger counties (Dallas, Tarrant, Harris), where there are statutory probate courts, the courts have more staff and resources and the court administrator or other staff may provide instruction. It is ultimately your responsibility to know your duties and your attorney should be your first resource on that. Your first responsibility is going to be to file an Inventory and Appraisement of the estate, which is due 90 days from when you receive letters of administration.
That depends on the court. In larger counties (Dallas, Tarrant, Harris), where there are statutory probate courts, the courts have more staff and resources and the court administrator or other staff may provide instruction. It is ultimately your responsibility to know your duties and your attorney should be your first resource on that. Your first responsibility is going to be to file an Inventory and Appraisement of the estate, which is due 90 days from when you receive letters of administration.
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Am I responsible for paying these medical bills after he passes and can anybody take the life insurance from me for his bills that are owed?

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Answered by attorney Kathleen Delacy (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Reger Rizzo & Darnall, LLP
I bills are just in his name you only need to pay the amount that he has assets in his name. In other words, if he has a car just in his name you may need to sell to pay his bills. Unless you sign as personally liable for the bills.
I bills are just in his name you only need to pay the amount that he has assets in his name. In other words, if he has a car just in his name you may need to sell to pay his bills. Unless you sign as personally liable for the bills.
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