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Schertz 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
Schertz 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).

The Law Office of Gilbert Vara, Jr.

4.9
15 Reviews

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Mr. Vara and his staff have provided successful resolutions for clients in cases as diverse as wrongful death and personal injury cases, employee discrimination cases, insurance... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Administration of Estates, and 11 more

Gilbert Vara, Jr. Jr.
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Pedro V. Hernandez, Jr. Attorney * Mediator

4.6
33 Reviews

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Full-service San Antonio attorney with 30 years of legal experience.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Probate, and 7 more

Pedro V. Hernandez Jr.
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Oliva, Saks, Garcia & Curiel, PLLC

4.6
34 Reviews

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Comal County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers3 awards

  • ACCOMPLISHED SAN ANTONIO LAWYERS HANDLE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL MATTERS

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Formation and Advisory, Civil Litigation, and 11 more

Suzanne Dapra Oliva
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Allen, Stein & Durbin, P.C.

4.6
13 Reviews

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Comal County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys @ Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Practice, Trial Practice, and 21 more

James Leech Jr.
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Oliva, Saks, Garcia & Curiel, PLLC

4.6
34 Reviews

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Guadalupe County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers3 awards

  • ACCOMPLISHED SAN ANTONIO LAWYERS HANDLE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL MATTERS

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Formation and Advisory, Civil Litigation, and 11 more

Suzanne Dapra Oliva
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Hulsey PC - Patents & Trademarks

4.9
65 Reviews

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • A Gold Standard in IP for A Competitive, Entrepreneurial World HULSEY PC offers patent lawyers, trademark lawyers, and related area intellectual property professionals serving... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPatents, Biochemical Patents, and 29 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Adrian Resendez
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Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P.

4.8
284 Reviews

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers4 awards

  • TRUST OUR EXPERIENCE. FAMILY LAW IS WHAT WE DO.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Personal Injury, and 17 more

Harold C. Zuflacht
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Heard & Smith, LLP

4.0
100 Reviews

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • Welcome to the Heard & Smith, L.L.P. website. Our firm specializes in the needs of the elderly & the disabled. Serving the people across the entire United States with local... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFiling for Social Security Disability, VA Disability Benefits, and 40 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Mark Smith
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Pedro V. Hernandez, Jr. Attorney * Mediator

4.6
33 Reviews

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Guadalupe County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Full-service San Antonio attorney with 30 years of legal experience.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Probate, and 7 more

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Brock Guerra Strandmo Dimaline Jones, P.C.

4.8
11 Reviews

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 15 lawyers2 awards

  • For over 60 years, members of AV rated Brock Guerra Strandmo Dimaline Jones, P.C. have beenpracticing law throughout Central and South Texas, focusing almost exclusively on state... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 14 more

Kanon Lillemon
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Kevin P. Kennedy

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFederal Income Tax, Federal Estate And Gift Taxation, and 8 more

Kevin Kennedy
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The Law Office of Ryan C. Moe, PLLC

5.0
6 Reviews

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • When a legal problem arises, you need to know your options. Obtaining sound advice right away can often make the difference. Call Today for a Consultation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Wills, and 10 more

Ryan Moe
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Allen, Stein & Durbin, P.C.

4.6
13 Reviews

  • Serving Schertz, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys @ Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Practice, Trial Practice, and 21 more

James Leech Jr.
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Gary W. Inmon

  • 2501 Roy Richard Dr., Ste. 200, Schertz, TX 78154

Jodi Head Lopez & Associates, P.C.

  • 206 Fm 78, Schertz, TX 78154

Gilson Law Firm PLLC

  • 1996 Schertz Pkwy, Ste. 101, Schertz, TX 78154

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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.

Don't I have the right to know about my children's trust fund?

Eric James Smith
Answered by attorney Eric James Smith (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Eric J. Smith
The short answer is no, but you may be able to demand that the trustee provide an accounting if you feel there has been mismanagement or self-dealing. That demand would probably be made in a probate court, not a family court.
The short answer is no, but you may be able to demand that the trustee provide an accounting if you feel there has been mismanagement or self-dealing. That demand would probably be made in a probate court, not a family court.
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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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My father died, will my mother get his entire estate?

Kimberly Demetrice French
Answered by attorney Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Kimberly D. Moss, PLLC
I think it's useful to discuss the different between what happens when someone does have a will, and when someone doesn't. In Texas, a person who dies without a will is known as "intestate." In that case, with your father's set of facts, the rule is that if he died intestate and had no other children outside of his marriage to your mother, your mother would indeed take everything upon his death. Because your father had a will, this default rule does not apply. The details and contents of your father's will determine what you are indeed entitled to. If your mother has begun the probate process, she will be required to submit an original version of his will to the court where it will then be made public. You can then see what his will said by looking up the case information online (available in many of the larger counties in Texas) or by contacting the county clerk's office. It appears as though your father made provisions for you in his will, but it's a good idea to consult a local attorney experienced in probate matters to discuss the specifics of your case. That way you'll have all of the information you need to decide how to move forward. Good luck.
I think it's useful to discuss the different between what happens when someone does have a will, and when someone doesn't. In Texas, a person who dies without a will is known as "intestate." In that case, with your father's set of facts, the rule is that if he died intestate and had no other children outside of his marriage to your mother, your mother would indeed take everything upon his death. Because your father had a will, this default rule does not apply. The details and contents of your father's will determine what you are indeed entitled to. If your mother has begun the probate process, she will be required to submit an original version of his will to the court where it will then be made public. You can then see what his will said by looking up the case information online (available in many of the larger counties in Texas) or by contacting the county clerk's office. It appears as though your father made provisions for you in his will, but it's a good idea to consult a local attorney experienced in probate matters to discuss the specifics of your case. That way you'll have all of the information you need to decide how to move forward. Good luck.
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