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Waco, TX Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

150 Results have been found for estate planning attorneys in Waco, Texas, belonging to 42 different law firms. Find trusted legal representation by reading our detailed profiles, peer endorsements, and client reviews. Below you will find Waco law firms that provide estate planning services. To see attorneys, use the tab below.
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Smith & Bratcher

4.9
3 Reviews

  • 200 West Highway 6, Suite 420, Waco, TX 76712

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The firm focuses on combining (1) availability and responsiveness to a client's directions with (2) the lawyer of the firm selected by the client. In the past the firm has handled... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, State Government Law, and 18 more

Kent Bratcher
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Walt Fair, PLLC

4.9
22 Reviews

  • 1508 N. Valley Mills Drive, Waco, TX 76710-4462

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Walt Fair, PLLC, based in Waco, Texas, is a focused law firm offering exceptional legal and title services to clients across Texas and the nation. Our team, comprised of skilled... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate Law, Corporate & Business Law, and 3 more

Walt Fair
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Dunnam & Dunnam, L.L.P.

4.8
49 Reviews

  • 4125 West Waco Drive, Waco, TX 76714-8418

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers3 awards

  • Serving Waco and Central Texas since 1925

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Criminal Law, and 145 more

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Vance Dunnam Jr.
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Wash & Thomas, Attorneys

4.5
6 Reviews

  • 6613 Sanger Avenue, Waco, TX 76710

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We provide our clients with personalized legal services. Our practice is helping those who have suffered injuries, illegal job discrimination, bankruptcy, real estate, wrongful... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Wrongful Death, and 22 more

Merryl Wash Jones
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Wash & Thomas, Attorneys

4.5
6 Reviews

  • Serving Waco, TX and McLennan County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We provide our clients with personalized legal services. Our practice is helping those who have suffered injuries, illegal job discrimination, bankruptcy, real estate, wrongful... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Wrongful Death, and 22 more

Merryl Wash Jones
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Callahan & King, PLLC

  • 100 N. 6th St., Ste. 902, Waco, TX 76701

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Law Office of Jose R. Villanueva

  • 509 N. 32nd St., Waco, TX 76707-3223

Haley & Olson, PC

  • 100 N. Ritchie Road, Suite 200, Waco, TX 76712

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The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C.

  • 3501 West Waco Drive, Waco, TX 76710

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Fulbright Winniford A Professional Corporation

  • 425 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701

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Baker, Hancock & Pollard A Professional Corporation

  • 5400 Bosque, Waco, TX 76702-3309

Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson A Professional Corporation

  • 400 Austin Avenue, Suite 400, Waco, TX 76701

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Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC

  • 400 Austin Avenue, Suite 800, Waco, TX 76701

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Hutson & Harris

  • 801 Washington Ave., Ste 601, Waco, TX 76701

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Boyd Mangrum

  • Waco, TX 76703-0295

Law Office of Harvey L. Cox

  • 1600 Lake Air Drive, Suite 102, Waco, TX 76710

Buenger & Associates

  • 3203 Robinson Drive, Waco, TX 76706

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The Kehl Law Firm, PC

  • 2505 Washington Avenue, Suite 12, Waco, TX 76710

Denton B. Lessman

  • 801 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Waco, TX 76701-1260

Clark, Clark & Howell, L.L.P.

  • 801 Washington Ave., Ste. 300, Waco, TX 76701-1260

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Stephen R. Fontaine, P.C.

  • 1105 Wooded Acres Dr., Ste. 200, Waco, TX 76710-4449

Law Offices of Ross Russell, P.C.

  • 100 N. 6th Street, Suite 701, Waco, TX 76701

R. Scott Peden Attorney at Law

  • 3728 Willow Bend Cir., Waco, TX 76708

Donald B. Lynn, P.C.

  • 1330 N. Valley Mills Dr., Waco, TX 76710-4430

Rollin Khoury

  • 510 N. Valley Mills Dr., Ste. 407, Waco, TX 76710

Sheehy, Lovelace & Mayfield, P.C. A Professional Corporation

  • 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Suite 500, Waco, TX 76710-6077

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Law Office of Meredith Cawthron, P.C.

  • 1025 N. Valley Mills Dr., Ste. B, Waco, TX 76710

Karl R. Quebe

  • 5400 Bosque Blvd., Ste. 603, Waco, TX 76710

Murray Watson Jr. & Associates

  • 2600 Washington Ave., Waco, TX 76710

Bacarisse Law PLLC

  • 2110 Austin Ave., Waco, TX 76701

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Can I have financial claim on someone whom I took care and recently died?

James Brian Thomas
Answered by attorney James Brian Thomas (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Burdette & Rice, PLLC
Making a claim against an estate for in-home care of a friend or loved one can be difficult. The truth is that many times these claims often fall under the category of "things that you would have done anyway." Effectively, you are taking the position of being a creditor owed a debt by the estate for the services that you provided. As with any creditor's claim, much of the viability is found in the details. Was there an agreement of some kind between you and the decedent, verbal, or in writing? Was there an expectation of remuneration on your part and expectation of payment for the services on the decedent's part? Is it possible to prove a debt and recover a part of the estate for your services? Sure. Whether or not it is likely depends far too much on the specific arrangement. Your best bet is to consult with a probate attorney near you to outline all of the relevant facts involved.
Making a claim against an estate for in-home care of a friend or loved one can be difficult. The truth is that many times these claims often fall under the category of "things that you would have done anyway." Effectively, you are taking the position of being a creditor owed a debt by the estate for the services that you provided. As with any creditor's claim, much of the viability is found in the details. Was there an agreement of some kind between you and the decedent, verbal, or in writing? Was there an expectation of remuneration on your part and expectation of payment for the services on the decedent's part? Is it possible to prove a debt and recover a part of the estate for your services? Sure. Whether or not it is likely depends far too much on the specific arrangement. Your best bet is to consult with a probate attorney near you to outline all of the relevant facts involved.
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Can the executor close a bank account?

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Answered by attorney Joseph E. Redding (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Glojek Limited
Power of attorney is worthless upon death. The personal representative can close a bank account and move the funds to an estate account.
Power of attorney is worthless upon death. The personal representative can close a bank account and move the funds to an estate account.

We live in Houston, TX. If my husband or mother predeceases me, am I responsible for their debts - any individual credit or purchase accts they have?

Renea Overstreet
Answered by attorney Renea Overstreet
Estate Planning lawyer at Overstreet Law Firm
Your power of attorney has nothing to do with your mother's debts. Debts are generally addressed by the estate of the person who passed away. You may become responsible for debt if you were a co-signer or otherwise responsible for the debt along with the person who dies.  As for credit cards with your husband, that may be considered community debt.  You may write your wishes down, but it would be better to have formal Wills drafted to decrease the problems that could arise with any other type of Will you may draft on your own.
Your power of attorney has nothing to do with your mother's debts. Debts are generally addressed by the estate of the person who passed away. You may become responsible for debt if you were a co-signer or otherwise responsible for the debt along with the person who dies.  As for credit cards with your husband, that may be considered community debt.  You may write your wishes down, but it would be better to have formal Wills drafted to decrease the problems that could arise with any other type of Will you may draft on your own.
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