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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).

GP Schoemakers, PLLC

4.9
12 Reviews
  • 17625 El Camino Real, Suite 102, Houston, TX 77058, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Make The Right Choice For Your Family. Talk to a Licensed Texas Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer. We offer in person, as well as Online estate planning. If you are looking to... Read More

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Grace Schoemakers
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Cordell & Cordell

3.4
78 Reviews
  • 1330 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1800, Houston, TX 77056, U.S.A.+102 locations

  • Law Office with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Cordell & Cordell was co-founded in 1990 by Joseph E. Cordell and his wife, Yvonne, as a general practice firm with a focus on men’s divorce and family law. Mr. Cordell noticed... Read More

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Mellany L. McDonald
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Swain Law Firm, P.C.

4.6
41 Reviews
  • 945 Bunker Hill Road, Suite 680, Houston, TX 77024, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer2 awards

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

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Tyler Swain
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Swain Law Firm, P.C.

4.6
41 Reviews
  • Serving Houston, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer2 awards

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

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Tyler Swain
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Heights Law Group

5.0
8 Reviews
  • 912 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77008, U.S.A.

  • Law Office 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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  • 1 Greenway Plaza, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77046, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • At the Law Office of Lawrence F. Dietlein, Jr., clients receive professional guidance in estate planning and probate, with services encompassing wills, trusts, charitable giving,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate/Estate Administration, Trusts/Beneficiaries and 1 more

Lawrence F. Dietlein Jr.
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  • 1400 Broadfield Blvd Ste 200, Houston, TX 77084, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills-Trusts-Probate, Elder Law and 5 more

Monica Hennessey
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Mann Phillips, PLLC

4.6
10 Reviews
  • 1717 Saint James Place, Suite 205, Houston, TX 77056, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Mann Phillips, PLLC has earned the trust of their clients and businesses in Houston throughout Texas, by setting resaonable expectations and delivering results.

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Planning and Probate, Wills and 17 more

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  • 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 3900, Houston, TX 77019-7100, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • PROUDLY SERVING CLIENTS FOR 25 YEARS

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

  • 1001 Texas, Suite 960, Houston, TX 77002, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Experienced. Reputable. Responsive. Family Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney Serving Houston, Texas Since 2002

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R. Nicole Stagg
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Diggs & Sadler

4.9
50 Reviews
  • 5300 Memorial Dr #900, Houston, TX 77007, U.S.A.+1 location

  • Law Office with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Texas Leaders in Divorce & Family Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily, Divorce & Separation and 30 more

  • 17625 El Camino Real, Suite 480, Houston, TX 77058, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Boswell Law Firm, PLLC was founded to provide clients in Houston and nearby communities with the personalized focus and careful attention that that their cases deserve. In... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Cases and 22 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Duana Boswell-Loechel
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  • 4100 South West Freeway, Houston, TX 77027, U.S.A.

  • Law Office 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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Ace Law

5.0
71 Reviews
  • 2900 Woodridge Drive, Suite 210, Houston, TX 77087, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Ace Law, led by Kevin Acevedo—a Texas trial lawyer with more than a decade of courtroom experience—focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. The firm pursues full... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Auto Accidents and 61 more

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Aimara Flores
Trial Attorney
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  • 4801 Woodway, Suite 165E, Houston, TX 77056, U.S.A.

  • Law Office 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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  • 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 510, Houston, TX 77056-1883, U.S.A.

  • Law Office 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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  • 4615 Southwest Freeway Ste. 600, Houston, TX 77027, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer1 award

  • I Practice Estate Planning, Wills & Probate, Trust & Estate Administration, Estate & Gift Taxation, Free Parking.

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Vicki Whitlow Thomas
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  • 800 Bering Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77057-2130, U.S.A.

  • Law Office 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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  • 6330 Gulf Highway, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77023, U.S.A.+15 locations

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer1 award

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

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Rebecca Dolman Esq.
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  • 8441 Gulf Freeway, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77017, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 23 lawyers2 awards

  • Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP is here for Houston families facing catastrophic injuries after a serious accident. When medical bills pile up, paychecks stop, and everyday life... Read More

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John Williams Jr.
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  • 8203 Willow Place Dr. S, Suite 270, Houston, TX 77070, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer

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

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Rosario Stiles
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Bayless & Stokes

5.0
1 Review
  • 2931 Ferndale Street, Houston, TX 77098, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • The office of Bayless & Stokes practices law in Houston, across the state of Texas and outside of Texas. Our entire staff is dedicated to helping clients with their legal matters... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil and Commercial Trial Practice, Post Judgment Collections and 12 more

Dalia Stokes
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  • 16310 Tomball Pkwy, Unit 401, Houston, TX 77064, U.S.A.+1 location

  • Law Office 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 Garcia
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McCathern, PLLC

4.6
44 Reviews
  • 2000 West Loop S, Suite 1850, Houston, TX 77027, U.S.A.+4 locations

  • Law Office with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • Sharp Insights, Swift Resolution

  • Estate Planning LawyersConstruction Litigation, Corporate Services and 22 more

Ronald Wright Jr.
Co-Managing Partner
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  • 700 Milam, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77002, U.S.A.+1 location

  • Law Office with 3 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

James P. Nader
Senior Partner
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  • 1148 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008, U.S.A.

  • Law Office 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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  • 11767 Katy Freeway, Suite 740, Houston, TX 77079, U.S.A.

  • Law Office 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

Stange Law Firm, PC

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  • 3200 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77042, U.S.A.+23 locations

  • Law Office with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • "Here to Help You Rebuild Your Life"

  • Estate Planning LawyersDomestic Litigation, Divorce and 100 more

Coplen & Banks PC

5.0
7 Reviews
  • 12651 Briar Forest Drive, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77077, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Coplen & Banks, P.C. is a civil law firm dedicated to providing clients with top quality legal services.

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Commercial Litigation and 7 more

John Akard Jr.
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  • 3737 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 1500, Houston, TX 77098, U.S.A.

  • Law Office 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

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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.

What do I do if my mother has passed without signing over a power of attorney?

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Answered by attorney Nathan James Wagner (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at The Law Office of Nathan Wagner
Powers of attorney are only effective while the person is alive. So even if you had a power of attorney from your mother, it would be worthless now that she has passed. It sounds like you actually want to be named executor or administrator of her estate. For that, you have to submit a petition to the probate court. A local probate attorney can help you do that (and they can help you figure out if being named executor is what you really need).
Powers of attorney are only effective while the person is alive. So even if you had a power of attorney from your mother, it would be worthless now that she has passed. It sounds like you actually want to be named executor or administrator of her estate. For that, you have to submit a petition to the probate court. A local probate attorney can help you do that (and they can help you figure out if being named executor is what you really need).
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Can my husband put his name on the deed of his brother's condo if he has a POA over his assets?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
No, as what you are suggesting, requires a specific power of attorney, identifying the property, describing the property, assesors parcel number; best to have the person who owns the property grant the property from himself to himself and his brother.
No, as what you are suggesting, requires a specific power of attorney, identifying the property, describing the property, assesors parcel number; best to have the person who owns the property grant the property from himself to himself and his brother.
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If one heir out of 6 refuses to sign for a house to be sold, is there a way the others can sell it without that signature?

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Answered by attorney Mark T. Peters (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Peters Law, PLLC
Yes, probate the estate and let the personal representative do it. As a matter of fact, I am not sure how the heirs can transfer title if they don't have it. If title has been transferred to the 6 of you, about all you can do is sue for apportionment and the court will probably order the sale of the property
Yes, probate the estate and let the personal representative do it. As a matter of fact, I am not sure how the heirs can transfer title if they don't have it. If title has been transferred to the 6 of you, about all you can do is sue for apportionment and the court will probably order the sale of the property
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