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Alton 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).

Law Office of Michael J. Daley, PLLC

5.0
11 Reviews

  • Serving Alton, TX and Hidalgo County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Attorney At Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Contracts, and 25 more

Michael J. Daley
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Brock Guerra Strandmo Dimaline Jones, P.C.

4.8
11 Reviews

  • Serving Alton, TX and Hidalgo 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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Law Office of Kurt Stephen P.L.L.C.

4.8
1 Review

  • Serving Alton, TX and Hidalgo County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Bankruptcy, and 5 more

John Kurt Stephen
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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.

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

Bernard H. Greenberg
Answered by attorney Bernard H. Greenberg
Estate Planning lawyer at Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C.
It is common for institutions to request a copy of the Death Certificate. It is acceptable for you to provide the bank with a copy.
It is common for institutions to request a copy of the Death Certificate. It is acceptable for you to provide the bank with a copy.

Who will get my aunt's house when she passes away?

Kimberly Demetrice French
Answered by attorney Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Kimberly D. Moss, PLLC
It's a bit unclear what happened, but I'm going to attempt to answer your question in either scenario. If your aunt signed the deed over to your sister, then it is no longer your aunt's house because she sold it to her (or gave it away) when she transferred the title to her. If, instead, your sister prepared a deed and forged your aunt's signature, this is an invalid transfer. You didn't say whether or not this new deed done by your sister was filed in the county deed records, but the best thing to be done is to contact a local attorney for a consultation about this matter. If your aunt is still alive, this matter can be resolved relatively quickly with either a correction deed or a title examination.
It's a bit unclear what happened, but I'm going to attempt to answer your question in either scenario. If your aunt signed the deed over to your sister, then it is no longer your aunt's house because she sold it to her (or gave it away) when she transferred the title to her. If, instead, your sister prepared a deed and forged your aunt's signature, this is an invalid transfer. You didn't say whether or not this new deed done by your sister was filed in the county deed records, but the best thing to be done is to contact a local attorney for a consultation about this matter. If your aunt is still alive, this matter can be resolved relatively quickly with either a correction deed or a title examination.
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Do I have to leave each child something when I do my estate planning?

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Answered by attorney Sherrie Lynn Davidson (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Sherrie L. Davidson LLC
You do not have to leave anyone anything. However, each child should be specifically named to Show your intent that they receive nothing rather than saying nothing about them. This ensures your intent and not that they were mistakenly left out.
You do not have to leave anyone anything. However, each child should be specifically named to Show your intent that they receive nothing rather than saying nothing about them. This ensures your intent and not that they were mistakenly left out.
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