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Hoover Rogers Law, LLP

4.9
53 Reviews

  • 114 E Main Street, Suite C4, Decatur, TX 76234+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • The Hoover Rogers Law, LLP legal team is dedicated to helping individuals and families with personal injury accidents, estate planning and probate matters. Trust our experience to... Read More

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Bailey & Galyen, Attorneys at Law

3.7
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  • Serving Wise County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 33 lawyers2 awards

  • “Our experienced attorneys have aggressively represented injury victims for over 40 years. Let Bailey & Galyen solve your legal puzzle. Contact us today!”

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Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, L.L.P.

  • 501 S. Main Street, Rhome, TX 76078

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The Weaver Firm PC

  • 101 W 1st St, Rhome, TX 76078

Simpson Simpson & Tuegel

  • 1119 Halsell Street, Bridgeport, TX 76426

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Law Office of Harold W. McAden

  • 1101 Stevens Street, Bridgeport, TX 76426-1186

The Smith Law Firm, P.C. A Professional Corporation

  • 14248 Meadowland Cir., Newark, TX 76071-8900

Lori E. Reeves

  • 304 W. Walnut St., Decatur, TX 76234-1370

Law Offices of Clinton E. Phillips

  • 105 W. Main St., Ste. 202, Decatur, TX 76234-1430

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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.

How can I go about making a free will?

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Answered by attorney Thomas Corcoran Phipps (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Thomas Corcoran Phipps
I do not know what a free will is. If you want to make a last will and testament in Missouri, you should have an attorney draft and execute it.
I do not know what a free will is. If you want to make a last will and testament in Missouri, you should have an attorney draft and execute it.

Does the family inure the debt the father made without their knowledge once he dies?

Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Answered by attorney Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Estate Planning lawyer at Horn & Johnsen SC
If your parents reside in a community property state, or in a marital property state, then your mother would likely be held responsible for any debts your father incurred during marriage. Note that there are rare exceptions to this rule, and your mother may wish to consult with an attorney regarding her options. On the other hand, your father's children would likely not be held responsible for his debts, unless they entered into some type of personal guarantee.
If your parents reside in a community property state, or in a marital property state, then your mother would likely be held responsible for any debts your father incurred during marriage. Note that there are rare exceptions to this rule, and your mother may wish to consult with an attorney regarding her options. On the other hand, your father's children would likely not be held responsible for his debts, unless they entered into some type of personal guarantee.
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How much of her husband's estate and assets is a wife legally due when she dies?

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Answered by attorney Robert Neil Newton (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at The Law Office of Robert Newton, P.C.
The signer of a will can only bequeath property that is owned by her at the time of death. They cannot transfer property of another. With that being said, there could be some contractual situations that arise, but that does not appear to be what you are describing.
The signer of a will can only bequeath property that is owned by her at the time of death. They cannot transfer property of another. With that being said, there could be some contractual situations that arise, but that does not appear to be what you are describing.
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