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Erath County 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).

Alisa Terrell Starbird, P.C.

  • 396 E. Long St., Stephenville, TX 76401

The Law Firm of David H. Stokes

  • 321 South Graham, Stephenville, TX 76401

Law Offices of J. Mac Rust, P.C.

  • 166 S. Belknap, Stephenville, TX 76401

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Grady L. Swindle Attorney at Law

  • 148 W. College St., Stephenville, TX 76401

Thompson Law Office

  • 260 N. Belknap, Stephenville, TX 76401

John Terrill Attorney at Law

  • 2594 CR 498, Stephenville, TX 76401-0030

Law Offices of Brady L. Pendleton

  • 241 E. Mason, Ste. 101, Stephenville, TX 76401

The Allen Firm, P.C.

  • 181 South Graham Street, Stephenville, TX 76401-4201

Eggert Law Firm, P.C.

  • Highway 377 Box 1156, Stephenville, TX 76401

Scott E. Osman

  • 183 W. Washington St., Stephenville, TX 76401-4254

Coan & Elliott, P.C.

  • 188 North Graham Street, Stephenville, TX 76401

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KPW Law PLLC

  • 385 S. Belknap, Stephenville, TX 76401

Fraser, Wilson & Bryan, P.C.

  • 193 South Graham Street, Stephenville, TX 76401

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Law Office of James Beam, PLLC

  • 166 South Belknap Street, Stephenville, TX 76401

Glasgow Law Firm

  • 505 North Graham Street, Stephenville, TX 76401

William H. Oxford

  • 159 S. Graham St., Stephenville, TX 76401

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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.

When you become an administrator of an estate, how do you know your duties?

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Answered by attorney Isaac David Shutt (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Shutt Law Firm, PLLC
Your attorney should be able to answer all your questions as to your duties. If not, many probate courts have guides on their websites to assist. Go to your local county's probate court's website to see if they have a guide available for download.
Your attorney should be able to answer all your questions as to your duties. If not, many probate courts have guides on their websites to assist. Go to your local county's probate court's website to see if they have a guide available for download.
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Does the family inure the debt the father made without their knowledge once he dies?

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Answered by attorney Geoffrey N Germane (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Kirton & McConkie A Professional Corporation
If the debt was in his name alone and was not secured by collateral, the debt becomes a debt of his estate, and not of his heirs. Any property owned by his estate would be potentially subject to satisfying the debt.
If the debt was in his name alone and was not secured by collateral, the debt becomes a debt of his estate, and not of his heirs. Any property owned by his estate would be potentially subject to satisfying the debt.
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Does the family inure the debt the father made without their knowledge once he dies?

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Answered by attorney Douglas A Tull (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Douglas A. Tull, P.C. Attorney at Law
Generally no, the family is not responsible, but assets remaining in father's estate might be, depending on value. The question discusses death benefit as if that is the only asset. If that is the case, the death benefit is not an asset of his estate and may not be assessable for payment of the father's debts. Also, if mother/wife or children signed any documents agreeing to be responsible for father's debts, then it would be those agreements, not the law, that would make them responsible.
Generally no, the family is not responsible, but assets remaining in father's estate might be, depending on value. The question discusses death benefit as if that is the only asset. If that is the case, the death benefit is not an asset of his estate and may not be assessable for payment of the father's debts. Also, if mother/wife or children signed any documents agreeing to be responsible for father's debts, then it would be those agreements, not the law, that would make them responsible.
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