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Thicket, TX Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

15 Results have been found for estate planning attorneys in Thicket, Texas, belonging to 14 different law firms. Find trusted legal representation by reading our detailed profiles, peer endorsements, and client reviews. Below you will find Thicket law firms that provide estate planning services. To see attorneys, use the tab below. Showing results for Estate Planning within 25 miles of Thicket, TX
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Thicket 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).

H. Gerald Hosemann Attorney at Law

  • 1939 Trinity St., Liberty, TX 77575-4829

Ron O. Norwood

  • 517 Travis Street, Suite 300, Liberty, TX 77575

C. Bruce Stratton Law Firm

  • 609 Travis St., Liberty, TX 77575-0230

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Gary F. Dennison, P.C.

  • 340 Main St., Liberty, TX 77575-4806

Michelle Mangum-Merendino

  • 424 Main St., Ste. 100, Liberty, TX 77575

Law Office of Frederick L. McGuire

  • 714 Main St., Liberty, TX 77575-4814

Miller, Paul Dale

  • Kemah, TX 77656

Law Offices of Gary F. Butler

  • 1035 S. Redwood Street, Kountze, TX 77625

Timothy R. McDonough

  • Kountze, TX 77625

Pickett & Pickett PC

  • 524 Travis St., Liberty, TX 77575-4824

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Rebecca Rene Walton

  • Kountze, TX 77625-0874

McNair, Karen

  • Liberty, TX 77575-2486

Zbranek Firm, P.C.

  • 1937 Trinity St., Liberty, TX 77575

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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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.

What is the probate process after a parent's death?

Christine James
Answered by attorney Christine James
Estate Planning lawyer at James Law Group
You need to call a probate lawyer to discuss the situation. Nothing is automatic, someone has to take steps to probate a deceased person's estate. If he had a surviving spouse, she would have priority and likely be his heir unless their is a will or the marriage was not long term. The state and county where your father owned property is where the probate would be initiated. If he owned no real property, the state where he died would be the proper place.
You need to call a probate lawyer to discuss the situation. Nothing is automatic, someone has to take steps to probate a deceased person's estate. If he had a surviving spouse, she would have priority and likely be his heir unless their is a will or the marriage was not long term. The state and county where your father owned property is where the probate would be initiated. If he owned no real property, the state where he died would be the proper place.
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Does the family inure the debt the father made without their knowledge once he dies?

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Answered by attorney Douglas A Tull (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Douglas A. Tull, P.C. Attorney at Law
Generally no, the family is not responsible, but assets remaining in father's estate might be, depending on value. The question discusses death benefit as if that is the only asset. If that is the case, the death benefit is not an asset of his estate and may not be assessable for payment of the father's debts. Also, if mother/wife or children signed any documents agreeing to be responsible for father's debts, then it would be those agreements, not the law, that would make them responsible.
Generally no, the family is not responsible, but assets remaining in father's estate might be, depending on value. The question discusses death benefit as if that is the only asset. If that is the case, the death benefit is not an asset of his estate and may not be assessable for payment of the father's debts. Also, if mother/wife or children signed any documents agreeing to be responsible for father's debts, then it would be those agreements, not the law, that would make them responsible.
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Can I find out about my father's will if I don't have a copy?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
Depending on how things were set up, there may or may not be a Will and even if there is one, there may be no assets to pass under the Will. A Will covers only those assets that are in the decedent's name alone. Any assets that were jointly held or that have a designated beneficiary, pass outside of probate and outside the control of any Will. So finding the Will will not help you, if the assets were set up in such a way as to avoid probate.
Depending on how things were set up, there may or may not be a Will and even if there is one, there may be no assets to pass under the Will. A Will covers only those assets that are in the decedent's name alone. Any assets that were jointly held or that have a designated beneficiary, pass outside of probate and outside the control of any Will. So finding the Will will not help you, if the assets were set up in such a way as to avoid probate.
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