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Swain Law Firm, P.C.

4.8
34 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm 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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Wilkinson, Williams, Bosio & Sessoms, PLLC

4.8
67 Reviews

  • P. O. Box 6548, Katy, TX 77491+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers1 award

  • Preeminent Insurance Defense & Civil Trial Practice Lawyers

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 34 more

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Hunt Law Firm, PLLC

4.9
20 Reviews

  • 23212 Red River Dr., Katy, TX 77494

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Dedicated to Family Law & Estate Planning

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 6 more

Brittany Holcombe
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The Serafini Smith Law Firm

4.9
71 Reviews

  • 21408 Provincial Blvd., Katy, TX 77450

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • An A+ Gold Star rated attorney by the BBB with 15+ years of experience concentrating mostly on estate planning, and probate. We proudly serves Katy, Richmond, West Houston and... Read More

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Beth Serafini-Smith
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The Weisblatt Law Firm, PLLC

4.9
48 Reviews

  • 2312 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy, TX 77493

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Advising New Businesses, and 14 more

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Nancy Assel
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Shelly A. Merchant

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  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Modification Orders, Adoption Law, Prenuptial Agreements, Child Support, Paternity, Mediation, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney &... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 12 more

Shelly A. Merchant
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Law Offices of Craig Seldin PLLC

5.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • 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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Lobman, Carnahan, Batt, Angelle & Nader A Professional Corporation

4.6
31 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • 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

David V. Batt
Senior Partner
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Boswell Law Firm, PLLC

3.8
16 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm 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

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Duana Boswell-Loechel
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Law Offices of Bryan Fagan

4.7
683 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 29 lawyers4 awards

  • Our mission is to be advisors and advocates for families before, during, and after divorce, with a passionate and intelligent devotion to excellence. Don't face this process... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Adoption, and 20 more

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Brittney Scene Archie
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Stagg and Associates, PLLC

4.8
152 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Fort Bend County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

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

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdoption, Assault and Battery, and 15 more

R. Nicole Stagg
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Murrah & Killough, PLLC

4.9
43 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • 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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The Law Office of James H. Taylor

5.0
9 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Fort Bend County, Texas

  • 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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Law Office of Sharon C. Stodghill

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • 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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Law Office of Maria Lowry, PLLC

4.5
19 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • 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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Myres & Associates, PLLC

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • 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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Bragg Law PC

5.0
125 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • 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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Law Office of Michele O'Brien, P.C.

5.0
3 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • BOARD CERTIFIED IN ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE

  • Estate Planning LawyersFinancial Planning, Trust Law, and 15 more

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Michele N. O'Brien
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Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis LLP

4.7
14 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • A Woodlands based firm with "downtown" experience. More than 47 years experience in probate, estate and litigation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate/Disputes, and 6 more

Steven C. Earl
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Bragg Law PC

5.0
125 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Fort Bend County, Texas

  • 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
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Stagg and Associates, PLLC

4.8
152 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

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

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdoption, Assault and Battery, and 15 more

R. Nicole Stagg
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P.

4.6
41 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 25 lawyers2 awards

  • Formed over seventy years ago on Galveston Island, Texas, Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P., one of the largest law firms based in Galveston, has grown from a three lawyer practice... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, and 8 more

David Booth
Partner
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Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.

4.8
118 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers4 awards

  • Laura Dale & Associates, is a full-service family law firm providing representation in domestic family law and international divorce, custody, and child abduction cases. We take a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 53 more

Liza Greene
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The Law Office of James H. Taylor

5.0
9 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • 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

  • Free Consultation

James H. Taylor
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Law Offices of Craig Seldin PLLC

5.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Fort Bend County, Texas

  • 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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The Law Office of Larry P. Smith

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Fort Bend County, Texas

  • 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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Ned Gill III, Attorney at Law

4.8
64 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • 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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Ace Law

5.0
71 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm 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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Kevin Acevedo-Carlson
Founder
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John O. Yow, PLLC

5.0
7 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • 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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Riddle & Butts, LLP

4.9
57 Reviews

  • Serving Katy, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Honoring your faith and trust in us by providing peace of mind and security through estate planning, estate administration, and asset protection strategies.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Guardianship, and 10 more

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Tamorah Christine Butts
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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 Darin S Christensen (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Bullivant Houser Bailey PC
If you are the personal representative, the lawyer helping you with the probate should explain your duties. Basically, they are to gather the estate assets, pay all legitimate debts, account for all expenditures, and after approval by the court pay/distribute the assets to the heirs. You should not make any distributions to yourself (or any other beneficiary) until approved by the court at the end of the probate.
If you are the personal representative, the lawyer helping you with the probate should explain your duties. Basically, they are to gather the estate assets, pay all legitimate debts, account for all expenditures, and after approval by the court pay/distribute the assets to the heirs. You should not make any distributions to yourself (or any other beneficiary) until approved by the court at the end of the probate.
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Am I responsible for the bills that belonged to my deceased mother?

Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Answered by attorney Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Estate Planning lawyer at Horn & Johnsen SC
Your mother's estate is responsible for paying her debts. If there are insufficient assets in her estate to pay all of her debts, unless the debt is joint such as a co-signed loan, you have no personal obligation to pay for your mother's debts. Some creditors and collection agencies will imply that you as a relative have a legal obligation to pay; however, this is a collection tactic and is simply untrue. Where the estate is insolvent, Wisconsin Statutes section 859.25 specifies the priority in which debts and expenses are to be applied: 1. Costs and expenses of administering the estate. 2. Reasonable funeral and burial expenses. 3. Provisions for the family under certain limited circumstances. 4. Reasonable and necessary expenses of the last sickness, including compensation of persons attending your mother. 5. All debts and taxes owed to the government. 6. Wages due to employees earned within 3 months before the date of death. 7. Property assigned to a surviving spouse. 8. All other claims. You should explain to your mother's creditors that there are no assets in her estate available to pay and supply any documentation requested by the State of Wisconsin with regard to her nursing home care expenses.
Your mother's estate is responsible for paying her debts. If there are insufficient assets in her estate to pay all of her debts, unless the debt is joint such as a co-signed loan, you have no personal obligation to pay for your mother's debts. Some creditors and collection agencies will imply that you as a relative have a legal obligation to pay; however, this is a collection tactic and is simply untrue. Where the estate is insolvent, Wisconsin Statutes section 859.25 specifies the priority in which debts and expenses are to be applied: 1. Costs and expenses of administering the estate. 2. Reasonable funeral and burial expenses. 3. Provisions for the family under certain limited circumstances. 4. Reasonable and necessary expenses of the last sickness, including compensation of persons attending your mother. 5. All debts and taxes owed to the government. 6. Wages due to employees earned within 3 months before the date of death. 7. Property assigned to a surviving spouse. 8. All other claims. You should explain to your mother's creditors that there are no assets in her estate available to pay and supply any documentation requested by the State of Wisconsin with regard to her nursing home care expenses.
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How can I put my father’s property and vehicles in my name?

David L. Leon
Answered by attorney David L. Leon
Estate Planning lawyer at David L. Leon, P.C.
The answer depends on what property your father had. If it is just vehicles, then you can use the vehicle title forms. If there are bank accounts, then you would likely use a small estate affidavit.
The answer depends on what property your father had. If it is just vehicles, then you can use the vehicle title forms. If there are bank accounts, then you would likely use a small estate affidavit.
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