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Kent, Anderson, Bush, Frost & Metcalf, PC

4.6
41 Reviews

  • 2320 Dueling Oaks Drive, Tyler, TX 75701

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Experience in all Phases of Civil Litigation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrial Practice, Eminent Domain, and 21 more

Donald Cothern
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Ralph E. Allen

4.4
3 Reviews

  • 100 East Ferguson, Suite 901, Tyler, TX 75710-0028

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Board Certified, Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Practice, Banking Law, and 12 more

Ralph E. Allen
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Saunders, Schmidt, Echols, Ring & Heck, PC

4.5
3 Reviews

  • 202 West Erwin Street, Suite 200, Tyler, TX 75702-7389

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Trial Practice, and 7 more

Jim Echols
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TLC Law, PLLC

4.6
19 Reviews

  • 112 E Line Street, Suite 302, Tyler, TX 75702

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdoption, Child Custody, and 4 more

  • Free Consultation

Kacie Czapla
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Allen Gardner Law, PLLC

4.7
43 Reviews

  • 609 S Fannin Avenue, Suite B, Tyler, TX 75701

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • At this firm, we are dedicated to protecting our clients and their interests throughout East Texas and across the State of Texas. We represent real people with real needs in fixing... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Litigation, Estate Planning and Asset Protection, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

Allen Gardner
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Potter Minton A Professional Corporation

4.8
60 Reviews

  • 102 N. College Ave., Ste. 900, Tyler, TX 75702

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers2 awards

  • Helping individuals and businesses achieve their goals and solve and prevent problems is the mission of Potter Minton Law Firm

  • Estate Planning LawyersAppellate, Arbitration and Mediation, and 13 more

Earl Thames Jr.
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Allen Lottmann Kimmel A Professional Corporation

4.7
8 Reviews

  • 3805 Old Bullard Road, Tyler, TX 75701

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • The firm focuses on advanced estate planning, estate administration, representing family business owners, and gifts to private and public charities. The firm has considerable... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Probate, and 27 more

Richard H. Lottmann
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Law Office of B. Diane Heindel

3.9
20 Reviews

  • 407 E. 4th St., Tyler, TX 75701

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAlternative Dispute Resolution, Business Law, and 20 more

Betty Heindel
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Thomas M. (Mick) Alleman

4.4
1 Review

  • 100 East Ferguson Street, Suite 901, Tyler, TX 75702

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Board Certified - Estate Planning and Probate Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts And Estates, Business Law, and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

Thomas M. (Mick) Alleman
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Ramey & Flock A Professional Corporation

4.6
35 Reviews

  • 100 East Ferguson, Suite 500, Tyler, TX 75702

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Precise Skills*Proven Results* We represent individuals and corporations throughout Texas in transactions and litigation, including labor/employment, oil/gas, bankruptcy,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAppellate Practice, Banking Litigation, and 53 more

Haley Nutt
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Mayfield Law Office

3.1
3 Reviews

  • 3800 Paluxy Drive, Suite 565, Tyler, TX 75703+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Automobile Accidents - On-The-Job Injuries - Workers Compensation - Non-Subscribers - Wills & Probate

  • Estate Planning LawyersWorkers Compensation, Workers Compensation Appeals, and 31 more

  • Free Consultation

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Ralph E. Allen

4.4
3 Reviews

  • Serving Smith County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Board Certified, Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Practice, Banking Law, and 12 more

Ralph E. Allen
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Boon, Calk, Echols, Coleman & Goolsby, PLLC

4.7
57 Reviews

  • Serving Smith County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • Experience, expertise and a cost senstive approach

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Wrongful Death, and 39 more

  • Free Consultation

Amy Miller
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Ramey & Flock A Professional Corporation

4.6
35 Reviews

  • Serving Smith County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Precise Skills*Proven Results* We represent individuals and corporations throughout Texas in transactions and litigation, including labor/employment, oil/gas, bankruptcy,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAppellate Practice, Banking Litigation, and 53 more

Haley Nutt
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Allen Lottmann Kimmel A Professional Corporation

4.7
8 Reviews

  • Serving Smith County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • The firm focuses on advanced estate planning, estate administration, representing family business owners, and gifts to private and public charities. The firm has considerable... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Probate, and 27 more

Staton Lottmann
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TLC Law, PLLC

4.6
19 Reviews

  • Serving Smith County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdoption, Child Custody, and 4 more

  • Free Consultation

Kacie Czapla
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Virginia A. Sloan, Attorney at Law

  • 1221 W. Rieck Rd., Tyler, TX 75703-3403

Amy D. Long Attorney & Counselor at Law

  • 100 E. Ferguson Street, Suite 610, Tyler, TX 75702

Adams Law Firm

  • 17521 Hwy. 69 S., Ste. 111, Tyler, TX 75703

Robert Hindman

  • 5620 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 105, Tyler, TX 75703-4358

Law Offices of Robert A. Ray

  • 423 S. Spring Ave., Tyler, TX 75702-8139

J. Scott Killough, P.C.

  • 5610 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 201, Tyler, TX 75703

Dewayne Varnadore - Attorney at Law

  • 6101 South Broadway, Suite 590, Tyler, TX 75703

Clint James, PC

  • 815 Rice Road, Tyler, TX 75702

Linda R. Hoak | Attorney At Law

  • Tyler, TX 75711

R. Van Graham, Attorney at Law

  • 512 Woodland Hills Dr., Tyler, TX 75701

Law Offices of Kyle G. Waggoner

  • 1201 S. Main St., Lindale, TX 75771

John F. Berry, P.C.

  • 100 Independence Pl., Ste. 400, Tyler, TX 75703

Jackson Law Offices, P.C.

  • 15001 CR 472, Tyler, TX 75706

Healy Law Offices, P.C.

  • 113 E. Houston St., Tyler, TX 75702-8130

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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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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 Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
The life insurance beneficiary is to receive the benefits free from any liens. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
The life insurance beneficiary is to receive the benefits free from any liens. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Under the law, once a will has gone through probate and executor is appointed, should this be sufficient to access bank accounts?

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Answered by attorney Randall C. Romei (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Ashcraft & Ashcraft, Ltd.
If you provide the bank with a certified copy of your letter of office that should be sufficient to gain access to any bank account held in your husband's name. If the bank account was a joint account the account would not be in your husband's estate. It would be owned by the surviving joint tenant. The death certificate would give them authority to turn the account over to the surviving joint tenant. As the executrix you can require the bank to provide you with information on all of his accounts, including the title on all of his accounts.
If you provide the bank with a certified copy of your letter of office that should be sufficient to gain access to any bank account held in your husband's name. If the bank account was a joint account the account would not be in your husband's estate. It would be owned by the surviving joint tenant. The death certificate would give them authority to turn the account over to the surviving joint tenant. As the executrix you can require the bank to provide you with information on all of his accounts, including the title on all of his accounts.
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