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Resnick & Louis, P.C.

4.4
173 Reviews
  • 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77019+29 locations

  • Law Firm with 206 lawyers2 awards

  • Resnick & Louis, P.C. is a national mid-size institutional & insurance defense law firm, represented bya team of vastly diverse & experienced attorneys who pride themselves on... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBodily Injury Defense, Business & Corporate Law, and 17 more

Shari Goggin
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Ortego Law Firm

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  • 24285 Katy Freeway, Suite 300, Katy, TX 77494

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Ortego Law Firm is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of your family. Our mission revolves around providing compassionate and personalized legal services to parents... Read More

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Caroline Ortego
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  • 10701 Corporate Drive, Suite 340, Stafford, TX 77477

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • At Allen A. Woodward, Esq., we epitomize the convergence of law and business, where our commitment to compassion is a core part of our practice. Led by Allen A. Woodward, our firm... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWill Drafting, Will Probate & Administration, and 22 more

Allen A. Woodward
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  • 3000 Weslayan Street, Suite 305, Houston, TX 77027

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced Senior Business Law Attorneys To Help Your Business GrowOur approach to the law allows businesses to obtain all of the benefits of experienced in-house business counsel... Read More

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Kathleen Witkovski
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Heights Law Group

5.0
8 Reviews
  • 1402 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77008

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Don't add headache to heartache

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Trusts, and 1 more

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  • 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 3900, Houston, TX 77019-7100

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • PROUDLY SERVING CLIENTS FOR 25 YEARS

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Practice, Federal Civil Practice, and 32 more

  • 1001 West Loop South, Suite 700, Houston, TX 77027+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

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  • Free Consultation

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Jennifer MacGeorge
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  • 8100 Washington Ave., Ste. 250, Houston, TX 77007+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Defense, Appeals, and 29 more

Stacy Marie Schnitzer
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  • 6330 Gulf Highway, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77023+15 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Aggressive attorneys that fight for you. Call us today for your FREE case evaluation. We can help. 727-451-6900

  • Estate Planning LawyersSpinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injury, and 237 more

Rebecca Dolman Esq.
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Bayless & Stokes

5.0
1 Review
  • 2931 Ferndale Street, Houston, TX 77098

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • The office of Bayless & Stokes practices law in Houston, across the state of Texas and outside of Texas. Our entire staff is dedicated to helping clients with their legal matters... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil and Commercial Trial Practice, Post Judgment Collections, and 12 more

Dalia Stokes
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SettlePou

4.9
6 Reviews
  • 440 Louisiana Street, Suite 900, Houston, TX 77022+7 locations

  • Law Firm with 37 lawyers2 awards

  • At SettlePou, clients rely on our legal expertise to navigate complex business issues and secure aggressive courtroom advocacy. Founded in 1978 by John D. Settle, Jr. and Robert L.... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial Lending, Commercial Litigation, and 10 more

David O'Dens
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  • 1000 Main Street, Suite 2300, Houston, TX 77002

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • At Indigo Legal Solutions, PLLC, we provide expert legal services in mergers and acquisitions, formations and reorganizations, taxation, securities, and business disputes, offering... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersMergers and Acquisitions, Landlord-Tenant Law, and 17 more

Dustin Webber
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  • 1717 St. James Place, Suite 205, Houston, TX 77056

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Law Office of Shartory L. Hicks, PLLC is a boutique firm delivering diligent, client-focused representation in , business formation, real estate, estate planning and mediation.... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Formation, Mediation, and 2 more

Shartory Hicks
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  • 2656 South Loop West, Suite 103, Houston, TX 77054+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • The Siddique Firm is proud to represent victims of Personal Injury, and our expert attorneys will work tirelessly to secure the justice that you deserve. Call Now for a Free Case... Read More

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Aaron Siddique
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E. Rhett Buck

4.9
56 Reviews
  • 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77098

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer4 awards

  • Transactional and trial practitioner with dual practice as Attorney and CPA, in Federal and State Taxation, Tax Returns, Audits, Tax Problems, Appeals and Tax Court contests,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFederal Taxation, State Taxation, and 30 more

E. Rhett Buck
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Mann Phillips, PLLC

4.6
10 Reviews
  • 1717 Saint James Place, Suite 205, Houston, TX 77056

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Mann Phillips, PLLC has earned the trust of their clients and businesses in Houston throughout Texas, by setting resaonable expectations and delivering results.

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Planning and Probate, Wills, and 17 more

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  • 4301 Yoakum Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006-5817

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trust Law, and 5 more

Catherine C. Scheid
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  • 3355 West Alabama Street, Suite 1240, Houston, TX 77098

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Ned Gill III has a long family history in Texas. He is a fourth generation Houstonian and a sixth generation Texan. His great-great-great-grandfather, Abner Smith Lipscomb, was the... Read More

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Ned Gill III
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  • 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 510, Houston, TX 77056-1883

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Racusin & Wagner, L.L.P. is a full service law firm with attorneys who practice in a wide range of legal areas, including: Banking, Business, Commercial Litigation, Construction,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Banking Law, and 11 more

Jon Wagner
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  • P. O. Box 6548, Katy, TX 77491+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers1 award

  • Preeminent Insurance Defense & Civil Trial Practice Lawyers

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Waldron & Schneider

4.8
17 Reviews
  • 15150 Middlebrook Drive, Houston, TX 77058

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys at Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial Law, Civil Litigation, and 38 more

  • Free Consultation

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Janina Wojtkowski
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Sharon L. Michaels

4.6
34 Reviews
  • 3050 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1750, Houston, TX 77056

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Sharon L. Michaels provides effective legal counsel throughout southeastern Texas. Located in Houston, our firm skillfully handles Trusts and Estate Planning, Business Law, Wills... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce Law, and 29 more

Sharon L. Michaels
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  • 9660 Hillcroft, Suite 554, Houston, TX 77096

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Wills, Probate, Real Estate, Business Law, Business/Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Divorce, Powers Of Attorney, Deeds, Contracts, Leases, Marital Agreements, Child Support,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Probate, and 37 more

  • Free Consultation

Larry P. Smith
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Stephenson Fournier

5.0
9 Reviews
  • 3355 West Alabama St., Suite 640, Houston, TX 77027-3104

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • COMMON SENSE COUNSELStephenson Fournier is the business-minded firm that produces exceptional results in mergers and acquisitions, business law, contracts and transactions, as well... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Commercial Transactions, and 6 more

  • 2700 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1220, Houston, TX 77056

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • We are a multilingual law firm based in Houston putting our experience in the court room for you.

  • Estate Planning LawyersImmigration Law, Bankruptcy, and 25 more

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Haroen Calehr
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  • 1415 Louisiana Street, 18th Floor, Houston, TX 77002

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Maximum Effort To Achieve Maximum Results. The Houston Law Office of Penny Wymyczak-White provides vigorous, strategic criminal defense. I aggressively guard my clients'... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Defense, Appeals, and 24 more

Penny Wymyczak-White
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  • 800 Bering Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77057-2130

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • 2018 Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminentš Attorney Board Certified in Probate Law and Estate Planning, Guardianship Certification

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts, Wills, and 11 more

Sally S. Andrews
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  • 11767 Katy Freeway, Suite 740, Houston, TX 77079

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers4 awards

  • Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C. – Experienced Criminal Defense Trial AttorneysPaul Looney and Clay Conrad have been in partnership since 1997 and have worked with thousands of... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Law, Assault, and 40 more

  • 3737 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 1500, Houston, TX 77098

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • The attorneys of Ytterberg Deery Knull LLP provide individuals and families and their fiduciaries with legal strategy and meaningful solutions for some of life's most sensitive and... Read More

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  • 8203 Willow Place Dr. S, Suite 270, Houston, TX 77070

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • We are dedicated to offering zealous, full-service representation in family law cases, probate matters, and guardianship cases!

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Mediation, and 3 more

Rosario Stiles
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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.

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

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
Power of attorney dies with the principal. There is no point in being named power of attorney for a decedent. It is the personal representative of the estate who controls all the assets (if your mother had no will, then the administrator of the estate).
Power of attorney dies with the principal. There is no point in being named power of attorney for a decedent. It is the personal representative of the estate who controls all the assets (if your mother had no will, then the administrator of the estate).
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When you become an administrator of an estate, how do you know your duties?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
You can hire an attorney and other professionals to assist you in settling the estate and to answer all your questions. Your local bar association may have information on your duties and responsibilities. Or you can read your state's statutes on estate procedures.
You can hire an attorney and other professionals to assist you in settling the estate and to answer all your questions. Your local bar association may have information on your duties and responsibilities. Or you can read your state's statutes on estate procedures.
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My father died, will my mother get his entire estate?

Kimberly Demetrice French
Answered by attorney Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Kimberly D. Moss, PLLC
I think it's useful to discuss the different between what happens when someone does have a will, and when someone doesn't. In Texas, a person who dies without a will is known as "intestate." In that case, with your father's set of facts, the rule is that if he died intestate and had no other children outside of his marriage to your mother, your mother would indeed take everything upon his death. Because your father had a will, this default rule does not apply. The details and contents of your father's will determine what you are indeed entitled to. If your mother has begun the probate process, she will be required to submit an original version of his will to the court where it will then be made public. You can then see what his will said by looking up the case information online (available in many of the larger counties in Texas) or by contacting the county clerk's office. It appears as though your father made provisions for you in his will, but it's a good idea to consult a local attorney experienced in probate matters to discuss the specifics of your case. That way you'll have all of the information you need to decide how to move forward. Good luck.
I think it's useful to discuss the different between what happens when someone does have a will, and when someone doesn't. In Texas, a person who dies without a will is known as "intestate." In that case, with your father's set of facts, the rule is that if he died intestate and had no other children outside of his marriage to your mother, your mother would indeed take everything upon his death. Because your father had a will, this default rule does not apply. The details and contents of your father's will determine what you are indeed entitled to. If your mother has begun the probate process, she will be required to submit an original version of his will to the court where it will then be made public. You can then see what his will said by looking up the case information online (available in many of the larger counties in Texas) or by contacting the county clerk's office. It appears as though your father made provisions for you in his will, but it's a good idea to consult a local attorney experienced in probate matters to discuss the specifics of your case. That way you'll have all of the information you need to decide how to move forward. Good luck.
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