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Aurora 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).

The Reecer Law Firm, P.L.L.C.

4.1
35 Reviews

  • 3105 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton, TX 76201

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Practice Focus: Tax, Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Business

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Administration, Estate And Gift Taxation, and 6 more

Chloe Satterfield
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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

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, and 34 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Benjamin Hoover
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Reib Law

4.4
5 Reviews

  • 1801 Hinkle Drive, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76201

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Reib Law is a full-service law firm with over 20 years of Business Law and Estate Planning experience. We have revolutionized the legal industry by eliminating outrageous hourly... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, Business Law, and 5 more

Scott Reib Jr.
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Dorsett Johnson & Cisneros

4.1
12 Reviews

  • 421 W 3rd Street, Suite 700, Fort Worth, TX 76102

  • Law Firm with 17 lawyers2 awards

  • Dorsett, Johnson & Swift,LLP is a diversified law firm serving the business community. We maintain offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and Brownsville.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAlcohol Liability, Catastrophic Accident Liability Defense, and 11 more

Brian T. Swift
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Leach Fox Law, Estate Attorneys

4.8
40 Reviews

  • 8229 Mid Cities Boulevard, North Richland Hills, TX 76182

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We are attorneys with the experience, resources and staff to offer exceptional service.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Ancillary Probate, and 19 more

Terry Ray Leach
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Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, LLP

4.8
187 Reviews

  • 512 West Hickory, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76201

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers4 awards

  • Call the firm with a reputation for excellence today!

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Eminent Domain, and 21 more

Byron Berry
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Thomas-Walters, PLLC

4.6
55 Reviews

  • 1332 Teasley Lane, Denton, TX 76205+12 locations

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers3 awards

  • Thomas-Walters, PLLC provides estate planning services designed to meet the unique needs of clients across multiple states. The firm’s attorneys focus on delivering personalized... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts, and 2 more

Leslie Thomas
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Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC

4.8
119 Reviews

  • 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3500, Fort Worth, TX 76102

  • Law Firm with 30 lawyers2 awards

  • All attorneys are members of the State Bar of Texas and the Tarrant County Bar Association. Please see the firm's website, WWW.WHITAKERCHALK.COM, for additional information about... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Trial Practice, and 34 more

Melinda Watts Smith
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Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law

3.7
79 Reviews

  • 114 Main Street, Suite 100 Fort Worth, TX 76102, Fort Worth, TX 76102+24 locations

  • Law Firm with 34 lawyers2 awards

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

  • Estate Planning LawyersAutomobile Accidents, Personal Injury, and 86 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Phillip Galyen
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Jackson Walker L.L.P.

4.9
123 Reviews

  • 777 Main Street, Suite 2100, Fort Worth, TX 76102-5366+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 306 lawyers2 awards

  • Growing with Our ClientsTexas born and raised more than a century ago, Jackson Walker continues to advance the world of business by helping companies of all sizes navigate... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAgriculture, Antitrust, and 36 more

Colin Murchison
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Bailey & Galyen, Attorneys at Law

3.7
80 Reviews

  • 1901 Airport Freeway, Bedford, TX 76021+24 locations

  • Law Firm with 34 lawyers2 awards

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

  • Estate Planning LawyersAutomobile Accidents, Personal Injury, and 48 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Michael Raymond Cramer
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Jameson and Dunagan, P.C.

4.9
30 Reviews

  • Serving Fort Worth, TX

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers1 award

  • We defend our clients' interests as we guide their matters through the legal system. Serving clients in Texas & worldwide for 35 years. Commercial Litigation; Creditor's... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Trial, Commercial Litigation, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

Douglas E. Lattanzio
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Leach Fox Law, Estate Attorneys

4.8
40 Reviews

  • Serving Bedford, TX

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We are attorneys with the experience, resources and staff to offer exceptional service.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Ancillary Probate, and 19 more

Tena G. Fox J.D.
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Leach Fox Law, Estate Attorneys

4.8
40 Reviews

  • Serving Colleyville, TX

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We are attorneys with the experience, resources and staff to offer exceptional service.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Ancillary Probate, and 19 more

Terry Ray Leach
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Craig W. Watson

4.1
1 Review

  • Serving Denton, TX

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Craig W. Watson, Attorney at Law Serving Sherman And Surrounding Texas. 30 Years of Experience in Estate Planning and Elder Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Medicaid Eligibility, and 13 more

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Gary F. Westenhover

4.6
9 Reviews

  • Serving Fort Worth, TX

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Estate Planning & Probate Litigation Specialist Serving Parker County and Its Neighbors Since 1981

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Planning; Estate Administration, Probate, and 5 more

  • Free Consultation

Gary F. Westenhover
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Craig W. Watson

4.1
1 Review

  • Serving Flower Mound, TX

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Craig W. Watson, Attorney at Law Serving Sherman And Surrounding Texas. 30 Years of Experience in Estate Planning and Elder Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Medicaid Eligibility, and 13 more

Craig W. Watson
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The Reecer Law Firm, P.L.L.C.

4.1
35 Reviews

  • Serving Lewisville, TX

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Practice Focus: Tax, Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Business

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Administration, Estate And Gift Taxation, and 6 more

Dena A. Reecer
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McMahon Surovik Suttle, P.C.

4.6
49 Reviews

  • Serving Fort Worth, TX

  • Law Firm with 18 lawyers2 awards

  • McMahon Surovik Suttle, P.C. is a Texas Professional Corporation with Offices in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Federal Practice, and 33 more

David Allen Sprott
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Leach Fox Law, Estate Attorneys

4.8
40 Reviews

  • Serving Grapevine, TX

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We are attorneys with the experience, resources and staff to offer exceptional service.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Ancillary Probate, and 19 more

Terry Ray Leach
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Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP

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  • Serving Fort Worth, TX

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers1 award

  • Our values are reflected in the quality of our legal work, the results we achieve and loyalty of our clients.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Advance Directives, and 43 more

Geoffrey Binney
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Silverman Goodwin LLP

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Fort Worth, TX

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Dedicated Attorneys Concentrating on Wills, Trusts, Estates, Probate, Guardianship, Tax and Business Planning

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Estate Administration, and 11 more

Rhonda K. Goodwin
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Leach Fox Law, Estate Attorneys

4.8
40 Reviews

  • Serving North Richland Hills, TX

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We are attorneys with the experience, resources and staff to offer exceptional service.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Ancillary Probate, and 19 more

Terry Ray Leach
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Leach Fox Law, Estate Attorneys

4.8
40 Reviews

  • Serving Fort Worth, TX

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We are attorneys with the experience, resources and staff to offer exceptional service.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Ancillary Probate, and 19 more

Tena G. Fox J.D.
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Grover Loudermilk, PLLC

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  • 514 E. Belknap St., Ste. 200, Fort Worth, TX 76102

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

Robert Loudermilk
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Justice Law Firm, PLLC

4.7
17 Reviews

  • 630 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 110, Southlake, TX 76092

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersMediation, Divorce, and 27 more

Tracey Justice
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Law Office of Shannon M. Sears, P.C.

  • 420 N. Carroll Avenue, Suite 160, Southlake, TX 76092

Paine & Nolter, P.C.

  • 101 S. Woodrow Lane Suite 101, Denton, TX 76205

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Yale Law Group

  • 1417 E. McKinney Street, Suite 220, Denton, TX 76209

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Pope, Hardwicke, Christie, Schell, Kelly & Taplett, L.L.P.

  • 500 W. 7th St., Ste. 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

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.

If my father planned for separation, does this factor into her claim?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
Not unless she had moved out more than a year prior to his death. If it was for more than a year, you have an argument under Michigan law. Otherwise, they would have had to have been legally divorced in order for her not to receive her share of the estate. There are ways that your father could have disinherited his wife. By failing to set up his estate plan, it sounds like his intent is only going to be partially honored.
Not unless she had moved out more than a year prior to his death. If it was for more than a year, you have an argument under Michigan law. Otherwise, they would have had to have been legally divorced in order for her not to receive her share of the estate. There are ways that your father could have disinherited his wife. By failing to set up his estate plan, it sounds like his intent is only going to be partially honored.
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How do we get a power of attorney if she had a stroke and cannot sign?

David L. Leon
Answered by attorney David L. Leon
Estate Planning lawyer at David L. Leon, P.C.
If the stroke affected the mental capacity, such that she can't sign, she cannot execute a power of attorney. You'll need to file for a guardianship. If she still have full mental acuity, but cannot use her hands, you can still get a power of attorney executed.
If the stroke affected the mental capacity, such that she can't sign, she cannot execute a power of attorney. You'll need to file for a guardianship. If she still have full mental acuity, but cannot use her hands, you can still get a power of attorney executed.
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What is the probate process after a parent's death?

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Answered by attorney James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at James T. Weiner, P.C.
To put it simply Someone, usually the primary heir, hires an attorney and files a probate action in the county where the deceased last resided. Then all beneficiaries are notified and the court appoints a personal representative After that all assets are gathered, debts paid and the rest distributed At times if real property is in multiple states multiple probates may be needed (one in each state where there is property) SO It does not happen automatically. Probate and attorneys can get expensive so the question is are there sufficient assets to worry about.. I advise you to gather all the information you can about your fathers assets and contact an attorney to discuss if it is worthwhile to file a probate action if your apparent step mom does not.
To put it simply Someone, usually the primary heir, hires an attorney and files a probate action in the county where the deceased last resided. Then all beneficiaries are notified and the court appoints a personal representative After that all assets are gathered, debts paid and the rest distributed At times if real property is in multiple states multiple probates may be needed (one in each state where there is property) SO It does not happen automatically. Probate and attorneys can get expensive so the question is are there sufficient assets to worry about.. I advise you to gather all the information you can about your fathers assets and contact an attorney to discuss if it is worthwhile to file a probate action if your apparent step mom does not.
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