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Houston 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).
  • 800 Bering Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77057-2130

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • 2018 Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminentš Attorney Board Certified in Probate Law and Estate Planning, Guardianship Certification

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts, Wills, and 11 more

Sally S. Andrews
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  • 1717 St. James Place, Suite 205, Houston, TX 77056

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Law Office of Shartory L. Hicks, PLLC is a boutique firm delivering diligent, client-focused representation in , business formation, real estate, estate planning and mediation.... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Formation, Mediation, and 2 more

Shartory Hicks
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  • 2425 Fountain View, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77057

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • From the very first point of contact, our goal at Bormaster Law is to understand you and understand your legal battle. Our team is warm, friendly and treats you like family, but... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial Trucking Accident Injury, Auto Accident Injury, and 2 more

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Jeffrey Streett
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Daic Law

5.0
20 Reviews
  • 1302 Waugh Drive, Suite 908, Houston, TX 77019+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Difficult Name. Simple Solutions.

  • Estate Planning LawyersDebt Collection Lawsuits, Debt Defense, and 3 more

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Christopher Boyd
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  • 800 Town & Country Boulevard, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77024

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Houston Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax Law, and Business Organizations Attorney. Board Certified in Tax Law. Attorney CPA. Over 40 Years' Experience.

  • Estate Planning LawyersMergers and Acquisitions, Tax Law, and 65 more

Robert M. Mendell
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Hanszen Laporte

4.7
28 Reviews
  • 14201 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • Litigation, Business, Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Labor & Employment, Family, Criminal, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury, and Apellate Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersInsurance Coverage, Business Litigation, and 12 more

Chelsea El-Azzi
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  • 1300 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 830, Houston, TX 77056-3081+1 location

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Corporate Law, Domestic and International, and 19 more

E. Rhett Buck

4.9
56 Reviews
  • 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77098

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer4 awards

  • Transactional and trial practitioner with dual practice as Attorney and CPA, in Federal and State Taxation, Tax Returns, Audits, Tax Problems, Appeals and Tax Court contests,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFederal Taxation, State Taxation, and 30 more

E. Rhett Buck
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  • 3355 West Alabama Street, Suite 1240, Houston, TX 77098

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Ned Gill III has a long family history in Texas. He is a fourth generation Houstonian and a sixth generation Texan. His great-great-great-grandfather, Abner Smith Lipscomb, was the... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce / Dissolution, and 7 more

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Ned Gill III
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  • 1415 Louisiana Street, 18th Floor, Houston, TX 77002

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Maximum Effort To Achieve Maximum Results. The Houston Law Office of Penny Wymyczak-White provides vigorous, strategic criminal defense. I aggressively guard my clients'... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Defense, Appeals, and 24 more

Penny Wymyczak-White
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  • 1001 West Loop South, Suite 700, Houston, TX 77027+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersLandlord & Tenant, Business, and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

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Jennifer MacGeorge
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  • 952 Echo Lane, Suite 330, Houston, TX 77024-2757

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Board Certified Estate Planning and Probate Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Guardianship, and 4 more

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Sharon C. Stodghill
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  • 945 Bunker Hill Road, Suite 680, Houston, TX 77024

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Swain Law Firm, P. C., is a Houston based law firm concentrating its practice in Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Trust Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Real Estate, and 46 more

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S. Tyler Swain
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Mike Massey Law

5.0
108 Reviews
  • 10810 Katy Freeway, Suite 102, Houston, TX 77043+1 location

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Mike Massey Law, a Texas-based law firm, specializes in personal injury cases, offering empathetic representation to victims across the state. Whether you're dealing with the... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Bicycle Accidents, and 15 more

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Mike Massey
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  • 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 510, Houston, TX 77056-1883

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Racusin & Wagner, L.L.P. is a full service law firm with attorneys who practice in a wide range of legal areas, including: Banking, Business, Commercial Litigation, Construction,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Banking Law, and 11 more

Jon Wagner
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Stiles Law Firm

5.0
64 Reviews
  • 4010 Blue Bonnet, Ste. 209, Houston, TX 77025

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills and Probate, Living Wills, and 11 more

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David Stiles III
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  • 2900 Weslayan St., Suite 350, Houston, TX 77027

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm committed to assisting all families during their time of legal transition. Our focus is on: Family Law, Probate Litigation and Estate Planning, Mediation and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 98 more

Sam Yates III
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  • 1000 Main Street, Suite 2300, Houston, TX 77002

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • At Indigo Legal Solutions, PLLC, we provide expert legal services in mergers and acquisitions, formations and reorganizations, taxation, securities, and business disputes, offering... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersMergers and Acquisitions, Landlord-Tenant Law, and 17 more

Dustin Webber
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Diggs & Sadler

4.9
56 Reviews
  • 5300 Memorial Dr #900, Houston, TX 77007+1 location

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • Texas Leaders in Divorce & Family Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily, Divorce & Separation, and 30 more

  • 8100 Washington Ave., Ste. 250, Houston, TX 77007+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Defense, Appeals, and 29 more

Stacy Marie Schnitzer
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  • 3000 Weslayan Street, Suite 305, Houston, TX 77027

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced Senior Business Law Attorneys To Help Your Business GrowOur approach to the law allows businesses to obtain all of the benefits of experienced in-house business counsel... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Business and Commercial Litigation, and 2 more

Kathleen Witkovski
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  • 4801 Woodway, Suite 165E, Houston, TX 77056

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Dedicated Houston Family Attorney. Call Today.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 18 more

Maria Lowry
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Heights Law Group

5.0
8 Reviews
  • 1402 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77008

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Don't add headache to heartache

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Trusts, and 1 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

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  • 12777 Jones Road, Suite 475, Houston, TX 77070

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Christine K. Lincoln established The Lincoln Law Firm, PLLC in 2000. Christine strives to provide a professional yet personable environment in which clients’ needs and objectives... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Family Law, and 13 more

Christine Lincoln
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  • 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77019+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Parchman Law Group, P.L.L.C., located in The Woodlands, serves clients in the Greater Houston area, offering focused representation in family law matters. The firm is committed to... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Adoption, and 13 more

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K.C. Ghanean
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  • 9900 Westpark Drive, Houston, TX 77063+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Call us at today for a free 10-minute consultation!

  • Estate Planning LawyersImmigration, Wills, and 11 more

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Atalia A. Garcia
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  • 1148 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Boutique Civil Law Firm specializing in Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation; Wills, Trusts, and Probate; Family Law; and comprehensive corporate counsel for small businesses... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Tax Issues, Living Wills, and 37 more

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James H. Taylor
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  • 9660 Hillcroft, Suite 554, Houston, TX 77096

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Wills, Probate, Real Estate, Business Law, Business/Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Divorce, Powers Of Attorney, Deeds, Contracts, Leases, Marital Agreements, Child Support,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Probate, and 37 more

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Larry P. Smith
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Bragg Law PC

5.0
125 Reviews
  • 4801 Woodway, Suite 225W, Houston, TX 77056

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Caring, personalized legal services that put you and your family first. Let us handle all your probate & estate planning needs so you can focus on your family. Call now to... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Wills, and 29 more

Melanie Bragg
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Resnick & Louis, P.C.

4.4
173 Reviews
  • 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77019+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

Shari Goggin
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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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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.

Under the law, once a will has gone through probate and executor is appointed, should this be sufficient to access bank accounts?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
As Executor of an estate, you will receive "Letters of Appointment" which is signed by the judge and which informs others, including banks, that you have the authority to collect the assets of the estate, pay all owing debts and taxes, and distribute the remains to the heirs. The bank should accept that document in place of the death certificate.
As Executor of an estate, you will receive "Letters of Appointment" which is signed by the judge and which informs others, including banks, that you have the authority to collect the assets of the estate, pay all owing debts and taxes, and distribute the remains to the heirs. The bank should accept that document in place of the death certificate.
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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 Joan M. Durkin (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Durkin & Graham, P.C.
If your Dad had a will and it named you as the Executor then the court will likely honor those wishes and you will just have to hire local counsel and realtors etc.
If your Dad had a will and it named you as the Executor then the court will likely honor those wishes and you will just have to hire local counsel and realtors etc.
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Do I have to leave each child something when I do my estate planning?

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Answered by attorney Sherrie Lynn Davidson (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Sherrie L. Davidson LLC
You do not have to leave anyone anything. However, each child should be specifically named to Show your intent that they receive nothing rather than saying nothing about them. This ensures your intent and not that they were mistakenly left out.
You do not have to leave anyone anything. However, each child should be specifically named to Show your intent that they receive nothing rather than saying nothing about them. This ensures your intent and not that they were mistakenly left out.
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