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Orchard 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).

Andreason Law Firm PLLC

4.6
3 Reviews

  • Serving Orchard, TX and Fort Bend County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • 35 Years Experience in Southeast Texas

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate

Kurt M. Andreason
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Law Offices of Craig Seldin PLLC

5.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Orchard, 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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Stagg and Associates, PLLC

4.9
145 Reviews

  • Serving Orchard, 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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The Law Office of Larry P. Smith

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Orchard, 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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Bragg Law PC

5.0
125 Reviews

  • Serving Orchard, 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
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The Law Office of James H. Taylor

5.0
9 Reviews

  • Serving Orchard, 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

  • Free Consultation

James H. Taylor
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McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel A Professional Corporation

4.7
77 Reviews

  • Serving Orchard, TX and Fort Bend County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. was established in its current form by V.W. McLeod, Robert Alexander, Ben Powel and Ervin A. Apffel, Jr. in 1965. The firm is known... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Trial Practice, and 24 more

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Michael B. Hughes
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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.

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 James Bloomfield Oberholtzer
Estate Planning lawyer at James Oberholtzer, Chartered
The answer to your question depends on many facts that are not presented. Chief among them is whether your father is still alive and if so, is he legally competent. If he is legally competent, the answer is always no you cannot take control of his estate. If he is alive but not competent, you will need to go to court to have yourself appointed the conservator of his estate. If he is dead, it depends on whether he left a will or not. If he left a Will, were you nominated to be the executor? Was someone else? If he did not leave a Will, are you his only child? Was he married at the time of death? In all cases, is there any reason why you would not qualify as the person to be in charge?
The answer to your question depends on many facts that are not presented. Chief among them is whether your father is still alive and if so, is he legally competent. If he is legally competent, the answer is always no you cannot take control of his estate. If he is alive but not competent, you will need to go to court to have yourself appointed the conservator of his estate. If he is dead, it depends on whether he left a will or not. If he left a Will, were you nominated to be the executor? Was someone else? If he did not leave a Will, are you his only child? Was he married at the time of death? In all cases, is there any reason why you would not qualify as the person to be in charge?
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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 James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
You need to be more specific about what you are trying to do. Is your father alive or dead? If he is dead, was there a Will? Are there other beneficiaries/heirs? Is anyone going to contest your appointment? If not, then you can certainly file to become personal representative. I have handled MANY estates where the PRs are from out of state. It is generally not difficult. If your father is still alive, is he competent? If not, then the only way to get control would be to go through probate and be appointed guardian/conservator. This is not complicated, but it can be expensive. Feel free to send me additional facts and I will try to provide you more information.
You need to be more specific about what you are trying to do. Is your father alive or dead? If he is dead, was there a Will? Are there other beneficiaries/heirs? Is anyone going to contest your appointment? If not, then you can certainly file to become personal representative. I have handled MANY estates where the PRs are from out of state. It is generally not difficult. If your father is still alive, is he competent? If not, then the only way to get control would be to go through probate and be appointed guardian/conservator. This is not complicated, but it can be expensive. Feel free to send me additional facts and I will try to provide you more information.
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Is an un-notarized will valid?

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Answered by attorney Donald Keith Broad (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Broad Law Firm, LLC
Every state has different rules on how wills are to be properly authenticated. For instance, in Indiana, a will does not need to be notarized at all, but must be witnessed by two disinterested persons in the presence of each other at the time that the will is signed. However, your state may have different rules. You should consult with an estate planning attorney in the state in which the will was executed to be certain.
Every state has different rules on how wills are to be properly authenticated. For instance, in Indiana, a will does not need to be notarized at all, but must be witnessed by two disinterested persons in the presence of each other at the time that the will is signed. However, your state may have different rules. You should consult with an estate planning attorney in the state in which the will was executed to be certain.
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