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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).

Sanchez Law Firm

4.6
42 Reviews
  • Houston, TX 77228-0309

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

Douglas Alford
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  • 11767 Katy Freeway, Suite 740, Houston, TX 77079

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers4 awards

  • Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C. – Experienced Criminal Defense Trial AttorneysPaul Looney and Clay Conrad have been in partnership since 1997 and have worked with thousands of... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Law, Assault, and 40 more

  • 4100 South West Freeway, Houston, TX 77027

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • At The Law Office of Seth J. Howell, PLLC, we aim to simplify legal services for our clients, making them more accessible and less stressful. Focusing on taxes, estates, and... Read More

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Seth Howell
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  • 6330 Gulf Highway, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77023+15 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Aggressive attorneys that fight for you. Call us today for your FREE case evaluation. We can help. 727-451-6900

  • Estate Planning LawyersSpinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injury, and 237 more

Rebecca Dolman Esq.
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John O. Yow, PLLC

5.0
7 Reviews
  • 3100 Wesleyan, Suite 378, Houston, TX 77027

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts and Estates, and 7 more

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John O. Yow
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  • 24 Sugarberry Cir., Houston, TX 77042-3462

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Aggressive trial representation. Will not jeopardize the client's case with a quick plea. Not intimidated by the District attorney. Will fight for your constitutional rights!... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Trial Practice in all State and Federal Courts, Business Transactions and Litigation, and 299 more

Craig Seldin
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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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  • 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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  • 1155 Dairy Ashford, Suite 104, Houston, TX 77079

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Helping Clients Preserve Their Wealth and Legacies through Estate, Trust, and Special Needs Planning, and Probate and Trust Administration.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills and Probate, Trusts and Estates, and 14 more

  • Free Consultation

Stephen Mendel
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  • One Greenway Plz., Ste. 450, Houston, TX 77046

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • PROTECTING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND FINANCIAL ASSETS FOR OVER 35 YEARS

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Family, and 16 more

Caroline Weitz
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Stange Law Firm, PC

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  • 12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1147, Houston, TX 77046+23 locations

  • Law Firm with 53 lawyers2 awards

  • "Here to Help You Rebuild Your Life"

  • Estate Planning LawyersDomestic Litigation, Divorce, and 100 more

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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  • 4301 Yoakum Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006-5817

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trust Law, and 5 more

Catherine C. Scheid
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Tully Rinckey, PLLC

4.5
255 Reviews
  • 3200 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 3300, Houston, TX 77027+11 locations

  • Law Firm with 85 lawyers2 awards

  • Tully Rinckey PLLC offers top-notch legal services to corporations, governments, small businesses, and individuals across the globe. Our business is your success.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Matrimonial Law, and 47 more

Sean Timmons
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  • 3737 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 1500, Houston, TX 77098

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • The attorneys of Ytterberg Deery Knull LLP provide individuals and families and their fiduciaries with legal strategy and meaningful solutions for some of life's most sensitive and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTax Law, Trust Law, and 8 more

  • 5075 Westheimer, Suite 1190, Houston, TX 77056+1 location

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • Founded in 1958, Wells, Peyton, Greenberg & Hunt, L.L.P. assists with numerous legal challenges, including Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents and Trusts and Estates issues. From... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Banking Law, and 18 more

S. L. Greenberg
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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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Waldron & Schneider

4.8
17 Reviews
  • 15150 Middlebrook Drive, Houston, TX 77058

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys at Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial Law, Civil Litigation, and 38 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Janina Wojtkowski
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  • 2700 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1220, Houston, TX 77056

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • We are a multilingual law firm based in Houston putting our experience in the court room for you.

  • Estate Planning LawyersImmigration Law, Bankruptcy, and 25 more

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Haroen Calehr
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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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  • 8203 Willow Place Dr. S, Suite 270, Houston, TX 77070

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • We are dedicated to offering zealous, full-service representation in family law cases, probate matters, and guardianship cases!

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Mediation, and 3 more

Rosario Stiles
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  • 700 Milam, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77002+1 location

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers1 award

  • In 1979 Edward Lobman and Burt Carnahan founded the law firm of Lobman, Carnahan, Batt, Angelle & Nader. Located in the central business districts of New Orleans, Louisiana and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Trial Practice, and 43 more

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Doehring & Doehring

5.0
6 Reviews
  • 2000 S. Dairy Ashford Street, Suite 298, Houston, TX 77077

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Almost 50 Years Of Combined Experience Crafting Effective Estate Plans and Efficiently Administering Estates

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts, Asset Protection, and 7 more

Sharon L. Michaels

4.6
34 Reviews
  • 3050 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1750, Houston, TX 77056

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Sharon L. Michaels provides effective legal counsel throughout southeastern Texas. Located in Houston, our firm skillfully handles Trusts and Estate Planning, Business Law, Wills... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce Law, and 29 more

Sharon L. Michaels
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  • 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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  • 10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77042

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Over 20 years of estate planning and probate services in Houston and Austin areas

  • Estate Planning LawyersLast Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney, and 5 more

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Rick Villarreal
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  • 2603 Bevis Street, Unit A, Houston, TX 77008

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Michael L. Holland Attorney at Law provides a hands-on, personalized approach to estate planning and probate. Michael genuinely cares about his clients, their families, and their... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Deeds, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

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Michael L. Holland
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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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Branscomb Law

4.7
65 Reviews
  • 808 Travis, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77002+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 24 lawyers2 awards

  • Complex Commercial Litigation; Asset Protection; Construction; Bankruptcy; Corporate; Business; Commercial Real Estate; Water; Estate Planning; Contracts; Probate; Insurance; Labor... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersComplex Commercial Litigation, Asset Protection, and 19 more

Jim Clancy
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  • 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 3900, Houston, TX 77019-7100

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • PROUDLY SERVING CLIENTS FOR 25 YEARS

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Practice, Federal Civil Practice, and 32 more

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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.

Should I get an atty as 1 of 2 executors of trust, when other executor has atty?

Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
That seems odd if you plan to act jointly.  However, if the trust agreement does not state that you must act jointly, your sister could act without you.  If she made a mistake, you could be financially liable as well.  Perhaps you should have it reviewed by an attorney and take steps, if needed, to limit your liability.
That seems odd if you plan to act jointly.  However, if the trust agreement does not state that you must act jointly, your sister could act without you.  If she made a mistake, you could be financially liable as well.  Perhaps you should have it reviewed by an attorney and take steps, if needed, to limit your liability.
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My mother in law passed away and left house to us, what do we do?

Eric James Smith
Answered by attorney Eric James Smith (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Eric J. Smith
In Texas there is a simple form of probate where the will is admitted as a Muniment of Title only. If that was the form of probate, then the order proving up the will is sufficient to transfer title to the beneficiaries - there is no other document necessary. If there was an administration where an executor was appointed, it was that executor's duty to transfer the house into the beneficiaries name(s) by recording a deed of some kind. If this was not done, you may need to contact an attorney to get the court to order the administrator to do his job.
In Texas there is a simple form of probate where the will is admitted as a Muniment of Title only. If that was the form of probate, then the order proving up the will is sufficient to transfer title to the beneficiaries - there is no other document necessary. If there was an administration where an executor was appointed, it was that executor's duty to transfer the house into the beneficiaries name(s) by recording a deed of some kind. If this was not done, you may need to contact an attorney to get the court to order the administrator to do his job.
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Can I find out about my father's will if I don't have a copy?

Answered by attorney James Bloomfield Oberholtzer
Estate Planning lawyer at James Oberholtzer, Chartered
In almost every state, it is the law that a person with possession of a Will must file it with the local county court (where the decedent lived at the time of death) within 30 days of death. Check with the local court and if there is no will.
In almost every state, it is the law that a person with possession of a Will must file it with the local county court (where the decedent lived at the time of death) within 30 days of death. Check with the local court and if there is no will.
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