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Orange 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).

Michael C. Abbott

  • Orange, TX 77631-1592

Catt Law Firm, P.C.

  • 1705 16th St., Orange, TX 77630

Sanders & Sanders, L.L.P.

  • 707 Front St., Orange, TX 77631-0519

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Law Office of Stephen C. Howard

  • 903 W. Green Ave., Orange, TX 77630

Sexton & Sexton

  • 711 Division St., Orange, TX 77630

Paul M. Fukuda, Attorney at Law

  • 312 Border, Orange, TX 77630

Smith Law Firm PLLC

  • 1006 Green Ave., Orange, TX 77630

Mathews Law Office

  • 108 7th St., Orange, TX 77630-6307

Engle Law Firm

  • 2532 N. 19th St., Orange, TX 77630

Dies & Parkhurst LLP

  • 1009 Green Ave., Orange, TX 77630-5619

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Townsend P.C. Attorneys at Law

  • 218 Border Street, Orange, TX 77630

Thomas A. White

  • Orange, TX 77631-0838

Tommy Gunn, Attorney at Law

  • 202 S. Border Street, Orange, TX 77630

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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.

Do I have to leave each child something when I do my estate planning?

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Answered by attorney Edward L. Armstrong (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Edward L. Armstrong, P.C.
You do not have to leave your children anything but there names should be stated in your will with your statement that you make no provision for them.
You do not have to leave your children anything but there names should be stated in your will with your statement that you make no provision for them.

Can I get control over my father's estate if I live in a different estate than he does?

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Answered by attorney Arieh Mordechai Flemenbaum (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Griffith & Jacobson, LLC
Generally speaking, you can get control over an estate, even if you live in a different state. For a probate estate, most states allow an executor/trustee to be a non-resident, but they may require a supplemental, local executor/trustee to be appointed to assist you in handling certain real estate and financial transactions. However, it appears from your question that your father is still living, so I assume this would a guardianship estate. Guardianship estates can be split into two - one for control over the person (i.e., making decisions about their health, living environment and general care), and the other is for control over their financial estate. Most states, Illinois included, require that the guardian for the financial estate be located in the same state as the ward. You may need to find someone locally to act as this guardian. There are professional organizations that provide these services, such as a trust company (i.e., Northern Trust). This answer is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. Please consult a local probate lawyer for legal advice that is tailored to your facts and circumstances.
Generally speaking, you can get control over an estate, even if you live in a different state. For a probate estate, most states allow an executor/trustee to be a non-resident, but they may require a supplemental, local executor/trustee to be appointed to assist you in handling certain real estate and financial transactions. However, it appears from your question that your father is still living, so I assume this would a guardianship estate. Guardianship estates can be split into two - one for control over the person (i.e., making decisions about their health, living environment and general care), and the other is for control over their financial estate. Most states, Illinois included, require that the guardian for the financial estate be located in the same state as the ward. You may need to find someone locally to act as this guardian. There are professional organizations that provide these services, such as a trust company (i.e., Northern Trust). This answer is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. Please consult a local probate lawyer for legal advice that is tailored to your facts and circumstances.
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Am I responsible for paying these medical bills after he passes and can anybody take the life insurance from me for his bills that are owed?

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Answered by attorney Kathleen Delacy (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Reger Rizzo & Darnall, LLP
I bills are just in his name you only need to pay the amount that he has assets in his name. In other words, if he has a car just in his name you may need to sell to pay his bills. Unless you sign as personally liable for the bills.
I bills are just in his name you only need to pay the amount that he has assets in his name. In other words, if he has a car just in his name you may need to sell to pay his bills. Unless you sign as personally liable for the bills.
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