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Galveston 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).

Ortiz-Taing Law Firm, P.C.

5.0
5 Reviews

  • 2203 St Christopher Ave, League City, TX 77573

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • DIVORCE , FAMILY AND ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY OFFERING ZOOM/TEAMS OR IN-PERSON MEETINGS - IN HARRIS, GALVESTON, BRAZORIA OR FORT BEND COUNTY

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily, Immigration, and 12 more

Marcela Ortiz-Taing
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Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P.

4.6
41 Reviews

  • 2525 South Shore Boulevard, Suite 203, League City, TX 77573+1 location

  • Law Firm with 25 lawyers2 awards

  • Formed over seventy years ago on Galveston Island, Texas, Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P., one of the largest law firms based in Galveston, has grown from a three lawyer practice... Read More

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Meredith Cobb
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Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P.

4.6
41 Reviews

  • One Moody Plaza, 18th Floor, Galveston, TX 77550+1 location

  • Law Firm with 25 lawyers2 awards

  • Formed over seventy years ago on Galveston Island, Texas, Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P., one of the largest law firms based in Galveston, has grown from a three lawyer practice... Read More

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David Booth
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Gutheinz Law Firm, LLP

4.9
37 Reviews

  • 307 S. Friendswood Dr., Ste. E1, Friendswood, TX 77546

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • At Gutheinz Law Firm, LLP, our law firm consists of father and sons, a family of experienced attorneys who are also all military veterans. In our legal practice, we fiercely defend... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Law, Government, and 1 more

Michael Gutheinz
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Law Office of Steve O. Gonzalez

5.0
333 Reviews

  • 17131 Townes Road, Friendswood, TX 77546

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • What Sets Us ApartOur founding attorney, Steve O. Gonzalez, has more than 20 years of legal experience behind him and was awarded Super Lawyer® in 2014 through 2020. Past clients... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersDWI Defense, Breath & Blood Tests, and 18 more

Kristina King
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McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel A Professional Corporation

4.7
77 Reviews

  • 802 Rosenberg, Galveston, TX 77553-0629+1 location

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. was established in its current form by V.W. McLeod, Robert Alexander, Ben Powel and Ervin A. Apffel, Jr. in 1965. The firm is known... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Trial Practice, and 24 more

  • Free Consultation

Michael B. Hughes
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Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P.

4.6
41 Reviews

  • Serving Galveston County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 25 lawyers2 awards

  • Formed over seventy years ago on Galveston Island, Texas, Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P., one of the largest law firms based in Galveston, has grown from a three lawyer practice... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, and 8 more

Tara B. Annweiler
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Law Offices of Craig Seldin PLLC

5.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Galveston County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Aggressive trial representation. Will not jeopardize the client's case with a quick plea. Not intimidated by the District attorney. Will fight for your constitutional rights!... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Trial Practice in all State and Federal Courts, Business Transactions and Litigation, and 299 more

Craig Seldin
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McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel A Professional Corporation

4.7
77 Reviews

  • Serving Galveston County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. was established in its current form by V.W. McLeod, Robert Alexander, Ben Powel and Ervin A. Apffel, Jr. in 1965. The firm is known... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Trial Practice, and 24 more

  • Free Consultation

Genevieve Bacak McGarvey
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Bailey & Galyen, Attorneys at Law

3.7
80 Reviews

  • Serving Galveston County, Texas

  • 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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Ard Law Firm

  • 3719 Fatta Dr., Dickinson, TX 77539

LeGrand Law Office

  • 1228 North Logan St., Ste. 101, Texas City, TX 77590

Michael L. Dahlenburg

  • 2139 Winding Springs Dr., League City, TX 77573

Law offices of Elie AlChaer

  • 7000 Seawall Blvd Ste 102, Galveston, TX 77551-2077

Ellis J. Ortego

  • 12425 Hwy. 6, Santa Fe, TX 77510

The Law Offices of David W. Alexander

  • 1989 Kingston Cv., League City, TX 77573-4988

Berlinger Law Firm, PLLC

  • 907 S. Friendswood Dr., Ste. 218, Friendswood, TX 77546

Amy Rose Oliver Attorney at Law

  • 2051 Marina Bay Drive, Suite 130-381, League City, TX 77573

G. Stephen Chudleigh, Attorney at Law

  • 550 Egret Bay Blvd., Ste. 105, League City, TX 77573

Redmond & Sapio

  • 6025 Heards Ln., Galveston, TX 77551

Law Offices of Timothy Telge

  • 1122 18th Ave. N., Texas City, TX 77590

Law Office of Diane D. Clark

  • 3027 Marina Bay DriveSuite 108, League City, TX 77573

Debra Ann Needs

  • 1560 W. Bay Area Blvd., Ste. 250, Friendswood, TX 77546

The Dayton Law Firm, PLLC

  • 907 S. Friendswood Dr., Ste. 210, Friendswood, TX 77546

Edward A. Rose, Jr., CPA, Attorney at Law

  • 3027 Marina Bay Drive, Suite 208, League City, TX 77573

Anthony D. Gunn Attorney at Law

  • 2902 Colonial Dr., Dickinson, TX 77539-4439

Caldwell Law Firm

  • 2600 S. Shore Blvd., Ste. 300, League City, TX 77573-2944

Christiansen Davis LLC

  • 7310 Seawald Blvd Suite 602, Galveston, TX 77551

Sharon K. Meier, Attorney at Law

  • 314 FM 517 Rd. W., Dickinson, TX 77539-4010

Anderson Pfeiffer, PC

  • 845 FM 517 W., Ste. 200, Dickinson, TX 77539

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

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Would a Statutory Durable POA override a spouse?

William R. Pelger
Answered by attorney William R. Pelger
Estate Planning lawyer at Pelger Law
I think the POA overrides the prior spouse, even if the prior marriage is ruled valid. I do believe, at least in my state, PA, a married person can designate whoever he or she wants as agent in a POA notwithstanding blood or marriage. WHere blood or marriage come in is with the will, for inheritance. Make sure he has a will, so in the event the last wife would contest the estate and the prior marriage be ruled in her favor she wont get the bulk of the estate. See a local TX lawyer for more specific details regarding TX law. 
I think the POA overrides the prior spouse, even if the prior marriage is ruled valid. I do believe, at least in my state, PA, a married person can designate whoever he or she wants as agent in a POA notwithstanding blood or marriage. WHere blood or marriage come in is with the will, for inheritance. Make sure he has a will, so in the event the last wife would contest the estate and the prior marriage be ruled in her favor she wont get the bulk of the estate. See a local TX lawyer for more specific details regarding TX law. 
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WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE SURE I HAVE HALF OWNERSHIP OF MY MOTHERS HOUSE?

Terry Lynn Garrett
Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
While a surviving spouse has a lifetime right to occupy the house in Texas, once he leaves, that right is forfeited.  From your reference to "half" it appears that the house was community property and you are your mother's only heir.  Your stepmother may be your father's heir but only after he dies.  She has no rights while he is alive.  You may try to persuade your stepfather to join you in selling the house.  You may offer to buy him out or have him buy you out.  Given the time that has passed, you may sue for partition, forcing a sale.  Contact a local probate attorney.
While a surviving spouse has a lifetime right to occupy the house in Texas, once he leaves, that right is forfeited.  From your reference to "half" it appears that the house was community property and you are your mother's only heir.  Your stepmother may be your father's heir but only after he dies.  She has no rights while he is alive.  You may try to persuade your stepfather to join you in selling the house.  You may offer to buy him out or have him buy you out.  Given the time that has passed, you may sue for partition, forcing a sale.  Contact a local probate attorney.
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Am I responsible for the bills that belonged to my deceased mother?

David L. Leon
Answered by attorney David L. Leon
Estate Planning lawyer at David L. Leon, P.C.
No, the heirs are not responsible for the debts of the deceased UNLESS those debts were guaranteed or co-signed, or unless the heirs took assets from the deceased that could have been used to pay the debts.
No, the heirs are not responsible for the debts of the deceased UNLESS those debts were guaranteed or co-signed, or unless the heirs took assets from the deceased that could have been used to pay the debts.
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