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Elmendorf 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).

Heard & Smith, LLP

4.0
100 Reviews

  • Serving Elmendorf, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • Welcome to the Heard & Smith, L.L.P. website. Our firm specializes in the needs of the elderly & the disabled. Serving the people across the entire United States with local... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFiling for Social Security Disability, VA Disability Benefits, and 40 more

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  • Offers Video

Mark Smith
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Allen, Stein & Durbin, P.C.

4.6
13 Reviews

  • Serving Elmendorf, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys @ Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Practice, Trial Practice, and 21 more

James Leech Jr.
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The Law Office of Gilbert Vara, Jr.

4.9
15 Reviews

  • Serving Elmendorf, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Mr. Vara and his staff have provided successful resolutions for clients in cases as diverse as wrongful death and personal injury cases, employee discrimination cases, insurance... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Administration of Estates, and 11 more

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Hulsey PC - Patents & Trademarks

4.9
65 Reviews

  • Serving Elmendorf, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • A Gold Standard in IP for A Competitive, Entrepreneurial World HULSEY PC offers patent lawyers, trademark lawyers, and related area intellectual property professionals serving... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPatents, Biochemical Patents, and 29 more

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Adrian Resendez
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The Law Office of Ryan C. Moe, PLLC

5.0
6 Reviews

  • Serving Elmendorf, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • When a legal problem arises, you need to know your options. Obtaining sound advice right away can often make the difference. Call Today for a Consultation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Wills, and 10 more

Ryan Moe
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Kevin P. Kennedy

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Elmendorf, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFederal Income Tax, Federal Estate And Gift Taxation, and 8 more

Kevin Kennedy
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Pedro V. Hernandez, Jr. Attorney * Mediator

4.6
33 Reviews

  • Serving Elmendorf, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Full-service San Antonio attorney with 30 years of legal experience.

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Pedro V. Hernandez Jr.
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Brock Guerra Strandmo Dimaline Jones, P.C.

4.8
11 Reviews

  • Serving Elmendorf, TX and Bexar 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

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Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P.

4.8
284 Reviews

  • Serving Elmendorf, TX and Bexar County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers4 awards

  • TRUST OUR EXPERIENCE. FAMILY LAW IS WHAT WE DO.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Personal Injury, and 17 more

Harold C. Zuflacht
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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 do turn over our share of land to our brother?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
It is difficult to answer a question like this without more complete information about the estate, and how the land will transfer in the first place. If your mother passed in July of 2013, you should still have time to "disclaim" your share of the land that might do what you want, but more information about the family is needed. You could simply deed your portion to your brother, but first you need to make sure that you are properly in title to the land, and this approach might involve a need at least to file a gift tax return. Honestly, it's land it must have enough value that it's worth hiring a lawyer to make sure things are done correctly.
It is difficult to answer a question like this without more complete information about the estate, and how the land will transfer in the first place. If your mother passed in July of 2013, you should still have time to "disclaim" your share of the land that might do what you want, but more information about the family is needed. You could simply deed your portion to your brother, but first you need to make sure that you are properly in title to the land, and this approach might involve a need at least to file a gift tax return. Honestly, it's land it must have enough value that it's worth hiring a lawyer to make sure things are done correctly.
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Will a prenup help me to kick out future step parent from my parents house?We have a Will that leaves all to me and my brother.

Terry Lynn Garrett
Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
In Texas a surviving spouse has a lifetime right of occupancy in the home.   Your father's Will may or may not say that he contracted with your mother not to revoke the Will in order to provide for her and for children of their marriage.  If it does not, he could Will the home to his new spouse.  You are correct that she could give up her right to a community property interest in the home in a valid prenup (or a valid Marital Property Agreement).  She would still have a lifetime right of occupancy and, if she paid on the mortgage or made other financial contributions, a right to be reimbursed for them.
In Texas a surviving spouse has a lifetime right of occupancy in the home.   Your father's Will may or may not say that he contracted with your mother not to revoke the Will in order to provide for her and for children of their marriage.  If it does not, he could Will the home to his new spouse.  You are correct that she could give up her right to a community property interest in the home in a valid prenup (or a valid Marital Property Agreement).  She would still have a lifetime right of occupancy and, if she paid on the mortgage or made other financial contributions, a right to be reimbursed for them.
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Would having a possible credit card judgment pending affect her chances of getting the reverse mortgage?

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Answered by attorney John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
I would suspect that your mother will be asked to pay off the credit card judgment as part of the conditions for the reverse mortgage. She should speak with an attorney.
I would suspect that your mother will be asked to pay off the credit card judgment as part of the conditions for the reverse mortgage. She should speak with an attorney.
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