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Marlin 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).

Smith & Bratcher

4.9
3 Reviews
  • 200 West Highway 6, Suite 420, Waco, TX 76712

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The firm focuses on combining (1) availability and responsiveness to a client's directions with (2) the lawyer of the firm selected by the client. In the past the firm has handled... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, State Government Law, and 18 more

Kent Bratcher
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Walt Fair, PLLC

4.9
22 Reviews
  • 1508 N. Valley Mills Drive, Waco, TX 76710-4462

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Walt Fair, PLLC, based in Waco, Texas, is a focused law firm offering exceptional legal and title services to clients across Texas and the nation. Our team, comprised of skilled... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate Law, Corporate & Business Law, and 3 more

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Bailey & Glasser LLP

4.6
229 Reviews
  • 2855 Cranberry Square, Hewitt, TX 76643+17 locations

  • Law Firm with 84 lawyers2 awards

  • At Bailey & Glasser, we appreciate the relationships that we have forged and maintained with our clients.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsbestos Litigation, Mesothelioma, and 21 more

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Robert Bell III
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  • 4125 West Waco Drive, Waco, TX 76714-8418

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers3 awards

  • Serving Waco and Central Texas since 1925

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Criminal Law, and 145 more

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Vance Dunnam Jr.
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  • 6613 Sanger Avenue, Waco, TX 76710

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We provide our clients with personalized legal services. Our practice is helping those who have suffered injuries, illegal job discrimination, bankruptcy, real estate, wrongful... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Wrongful Death, and 22 more

Merryl Wash Jones
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  • 1025 N. Valley Mills Dr., Ste. B, Waco, TX 76710

  • 3300 W. Waco. Dr., Waco, TX 76710

  • 215 W. State St., Groesbeck, TX 76642-0109

  • 1330 N. Valley Mills Dr., Waco, TX 76710-4430

  • Hewitt, TX 76643

  • 801 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Waco, TX 76701-1260

  • Groesbeck, TX 76642

  • 2600 Washington Ave., Waco, TX 76710

  • Waco, TX 76703-0295

  • 801 Washington Ave., Ste. 300, Waco, TX 76701-1260

  • 509 N. 32nd St., Waco, TX 76707-3223

  • 2505 Washington Avenue, Suite 12, Waco, TX 76710

  • 3728 Willow Bend Cir., Waco, TX 76708

  • 510 N. Valley Mills Dr., Ste. 201, Waco, TX 76710

  • 801 Washington Ave., Ste 601, Waco, TX 76701

  • 2110 Austin Ave., Waco, TX 76701

  • 510 N. Valley Mills Drive, Waco, TX 76710

  • 4808 Lake Shore Dr., Waco, TX 76710

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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.

How do turn over our share of land to our brother?

Randall C. Romei
Answered by attorney Randall C. Romei (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Ashcraft & Ashcraft, Ltd.
In order to deal with real estate of a decedent you must open a probate case and have the court appointed representative deed the property. It may be possible to work with a title insurance company and insure over the title defect with the filing of a death certificate, an affidavit of heir-ship and a deed signed by all heirs. There is likely to be an additional endorsement fee beyond the usual charges and a personal undertaking (indemnification) that the heirs must sign. This will not cure the title defect but it may induce the title company to assume the risks if they are comfortable with the heir-ship proof.
In order to deal with real estate of a decedent you must open a probate case and have the court appointed representative deed the property. It may be possible to work with a title insurance company and insure over the title defect with the filing of a death certificate, an affidavit of heir-ship and a deed signed by all heirs. There is likely to be an additional endorsement fee beyond the usual charges and a personal undertaking (indemnification) that the heirs must sign. This will not cure the title defect but it may induce the title company to assume the risks if they are comfortable with the heir-ship proof.
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Do I have to leave each child something when I do my estate planning?

Answered by attorney Monica H. Donaldson Stewart
Estate Planning lawyer at Donaldson Stewart, P.C.
If your children are adults, you do not have to provide for them in your estate plan - you can leave your estate to whomever you choose; however, if you do not complete an estate plan during your lifetime, your children may be the statutory heirs of your estate. I recommend you consult with an attorney as soon as possible to discuss your objectives.
If your children are adults, you do not have to provide for them in your estate plan - you can leave your estate to whomever you choose; however, if you do not complete an estate plan during your lifetime, your children may be the statutory heirs of your estate. I recommend you consult with an attorney as soon as possible to discuss your objectives.
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Is there a statute of limitations for an executor who is not fulfilling his duties?

Melissa Ann Botting
Answered by attorney Melissa Ann Botting (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Melissa A. Botting
This question is a bit confusing. An executor who is not fulfilling his duties can be removed by filing a motion in the probate court handling the case detailing the reasons for the executor?s removal. The motion can be brought as long as the case has not been closed. If you are asking is there a statute that requires an executor to be removed for failure to perform his duties for some period, it works a little differently. The executor can not be removed for two years in order to give the executor time to get the estate together and figure out what to do. After that it is up to the beneficiaries to ask for removal if the executor is not working. If the question is whether a statute of limitations has passed to complain about the behavior, it depends on the specific behavior and the action you wish to take. For example, fraud actions can only be brought 2 years after the person becomes aware that they have been defrauded.
This question is a bit confusing. An executor who is not fulfilling his duties can be removed by filing a motion in the probate court handling the case detailing the reasons for the executor?s removal. The motion can be brought as long as the case has not been closed. If you are asking is there a statute that requires an executor to be removed for failure to perform his duties for some period, it works a little differently. The executor can not be removed for two years in order to give the executor time to get the estate together and figure out what to do. After that it is up to the beneficiaries to ask for removal if the executor is not working. If the question is whether a statute of limitations has passed to complain about the behavior, it depends on the specific behavior and the action you wish to take. For example, fraud actions can only be brought 2 years after the person becomes aware that they have been defrauded.
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