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Merkel 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).
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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Merkel 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).

Rees, Fuller, Brooks LLP

4.7
1 Review

  • 103 East 3rd Street, Sweetwater, TX 79556-4510

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • This long established Law Firm strives to provide professional legal representation to each individual client to achieve the best possible result for the client.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Commercial Law, and 19 more

T. Rees
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The Whitten Law Firm, P.C.

4.6
9 Reviews

  • 500 Chestnut Street, Suite 1402, Abilene, TX 79602-1474

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • At The Whitten Law Firm, P.C., our team of lawyers stands by your side throughout each step of the legal process, from start to finish, to ensure the best possible outcome for your... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Trial Practice, and 15 more

Donald L. Anderson Jr.
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McMahon Surovik Suttle, P.C.

4.6
49 Reviews

  • 400 Pine Street, Suite 800, Abilene, TX 79604

  • Law Firm with 18 lawyers2 awards

  • McMahon Surovik Suttle, P.C. is a Texas Professional Corporation with Offices in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Federal Practice, and 33 more

Chester "Chet" A. Caldwell III
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David N. DeFoore

5.0
4 Reviews

  • 324 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX 79602-1420

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTraffic Tickets, DWI and Drug Charges, and 3 more

David Defoore
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Bustos Law Firm, P.C.

4.3
42 Reviews

  • Serving Merkel, TX and Taylor County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • Professional, Ethical, Experienced

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial Litigation Law Firm, Commercial Litigation Attorney, and 345 more

Deirdre Kelly Trotter
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Wetsel & Carmichael Law Firm, L.L.P.

  • 207 Oak Street, Sweetwater, TX 79556

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Brenna M. Troncoso, Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C.

  • 1114 W. Court Plz., Anson, TX 79501

Matthew E. Ritchie Attorney and Counselor

  • 2449 S. Willis, Suite 200, Abilene, TX 79605

Reyes Law Firm, P.C.

  • 100 Chestnut, Suite 103, Abilene, TX 79604

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Haglund Law Group

  • 4902 Robertson Dr., Abilene, TX 79606

Mehaffey & Watson

  • 2441 S. 1st, Abilene, TX 79605

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Thedford Law Office

  • 334 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX 79602

Wagstaff LLP

  • 290 Cedar, Abilene, TX 79601-5720

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Carnohan Law Office, PLLC

  • 1049 N. 3rd St., Ste. 604, Abilene, TX 79604-3575

W. Tim Ladyman, P.C.

  • 1150 Estates Dr., Ste. A, Abilene, TX 79602

Asbury Law Firm, P.C.

  • 534 Pine Street, Suite 102, Abilene, TX 79601

Montgomery Law Firm

  • 401 Cypress St., Ste. 600, Abilene, TX 79601

Hargrove Law Firm

  • 1312 Commercial, Anson, TX 79501

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Allen Law Firm

  • 104 Pine St, Suite 304, Abilene, TX 79601

Jack K. Currey

  • 702 Scott Pl., Abilene, TX 79601-4531

The Law Office of Dick Harris PC

  • 100 Chestnut Street, Abilene, TX 79602

Law Office of Claudia Evans Clinton, P.C.

  • 1290 S. Willis St., Ste. 202, Abilene, TX 79605-4048

Shahan & Erwin

  • 2 Village Dr., Suite 101, Abilene, TX 79608-6146

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The Law Office of Katie McCracken Gore, PLLC

  • 1150 North 2nd Street, Suite 111, Abilene, TX 79601

Lighthouse Legal Services, PLLC

  • 500 Chestnut Street, Suite 1701, Abilene, TX 79602

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Heatherly Law Firm

  • 4400 Buffalo Gap Road, Suite 2500, Abilene, TX 79606

Galbreath Law Firm

  • 4542 Loop 322, Ste. 102, Abilene, TX 79602

G. Philip Morehead, P.C.

  • 500 Chestnut, Ste. 1400, Abilene, TX 79602-1406

Law Office of Joe L. Cope

  • 1509 Newcastle Dr., Abilene, TX 79601-3918

Moster Craft Attorneys at Law

  • 3301 N 3rd Street, Abilene, TX 79603

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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.

Stepfather bragged that when he got my mother's power of attorney when she had cancer that he used it to change her life insurance policies to pay him

Arthur Harold Geffen
Answered by attorney Arthur Harold Geffen (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Dallas Estate Attorney
You need to hire a lawyer to sift through all the facts you have presented in order to figure out whether or not you have a actionable compaint.  The longer you wait the harder it will be, if possible at all, to unwind anything.  Again hire a lawyer.
You need to hire a lawyer to sift through all the facts you have presented in order to figure out whether or not you have a actionable compaint.  The longer you wait the harder it will be, if possible at all, to unwind anything.  Again hire a lawyer.
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When you become an administrator of an estate, how do you know your duties?

Eric James Smith
Answered by attorney Eric James Smith (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Eric J. Smith
That depends on the court. In larger counties (Dallas, Tarrant, Harris), where there are statutory probate courts, the courts have more staff and resources and the court administrator or other staff may provide instruction. It is ultimately your responsibility to know your duties and your attorney should be your first resource on that. Your first responsibility is going to be to file an Inventory and Appraisement of the estate, which is due 90 days from when you receive letters of administration.
That depends on the court. In larger counties (Dallas, Tarrant, Harris), where there are statutory probate courts, the courts have more staff and resources and the court administrator or other staff may provide instruction. It is ultimately your responsibility to know your duties and your attorney should be your first resource on that. Your first responsibility is going to be to file an Inventory and Appraisement of the estate, which is due 90 days from when you receive letters of administration.
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If my husband died and left his house to his kids in a will, am I still entitled to half ownership of the house?

Melissa Ann Botting
Answered by attorney Melissa Ann Botting (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Melissa A. Botting
It depends on whether or not the house was separate property. He was entitled to bequeath his property to whomever he wanted. His will can only transfer his property. So, if the house was community property, he could not bequeath your half to anyone.
It depends on whether or not the house was separate property. He was entitled to bequeath his property to whomever he wanted. His will can only transfer his property. So, if the house was community property, he could not bequeath your half to anyone.
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