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  • 206 West 3rd St., Littlefield, TX 79339-3308

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  • 517 Phelps Ave., Littlefield, TX 79339-3345

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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.

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

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Answered by attorney Isaac David Shutt (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Shutt Law Firm, PLLC
No, only his estate is liable for his debts. None of the family will be liable for the debts, unless someone co-signed on the debt.
No, only his estate is liable for his debts. None of the family will be liable for the debts, unless someone co-signed on the debt.

What do I do if my mother has passed without signing over a power of attorney?

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Answered by attorney David L. Leon
Estate Planning lawyer at David L. Leon, P.C.
You can't get a power of attorney for a deceased person. Any powers of attorney executed beforehand would expire upon the death of the power grantor. If you want to control the deceased mother's estate, you would need to go through the probate process. The particular procedure is fact specific.
You can't get a power of attorney for a deceased person. Any powers of attorney executed beforehand would expire upon the death of the power grantor. If you want to control the deceased mother's estate, you would need to go through the probate process. The particular procedure is fact specific.
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If my father planned for separation, does this factor into her claim?

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Answered by attorney Ronald E Stutes (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at The Stutes Law Group LLC
Her claim may in fact be for her one-half of the community property. In Louisiana, each spouse owns one-half of the property acquired during the marriage through the efforts of either spouse. (Gifts and property owned by the marriage are not included.) Since she would be the owner of that one-half, it is not considered part of your father's estate. As far as your father's property is concerned, the will would control, to the extent it is not in conflict with state law.
Her claim may in fact be for her one-half of the community property. In Louisiana, each spouse owns one-half of the property acquired during the marriage through the efforts of either spouse. (Gifts and property owned by the marriage are not included.) Since she would be the owner of that one-half, it is not considered part of your father's estate. As far as your father's property is concerned, the will would control, to the extent it is not in conflict with state law.
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