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  • 9900 Westpark Drive, Houston, TX 77063+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

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Atalia A. Garcia
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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

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Bragg Law PC

5.0
125 Reviews
  • 4801 Woodway, Suite 225W, Houston, TX 77056

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Caring, personalized legal services that put you and your family first. Let us handle all your probate & estate planning needs so you can focus on your family. Call now to... Read More

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Melanie Bragg
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  • 2900 Weslayan St., Suite 350, Houston, TX 77027

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm committed to assisting all families during their time of legal transition. Our focus is on: Family Law, Probate Litigation and Estate Planning, Mediation and... Read More

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Sam Yates III
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  • 24 Sugarberry Cir., Houston, TX 77042-3462

  • 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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  • 2000 S. Dairy Ashford Street, Suite 298, Houston, TX 77077

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Almost 50 Years Of Combined Experience Crafting Effective Estate Plans and Efficiently Administering Estates

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts, Asset Protection, and 7 more

  • 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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  • 1 Greenway Plaza, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77046

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • At the Law Office of Lawrence F. Dietlein, Jr., clients receive professional guidance in estate planning and probate, with services encompassing wills, trusts, charitable giving,... Read More

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Lawrence F. Dietlein Jr.
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  • 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77019+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Parchman Law Group, P.L.L.C., located in The Woodlands, serves clients in the Greater Houston area, offering focused representation in family law matters. The firm is committed to... Read More

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K.C. Ghanean
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  • 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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John O. Yow, PLLC

5.0
7 Reviews
  • 3100 Wesleyan, Suite 378, Houston, TX 77027

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts and Estates, and 7 more

  • Free Consultation

John O. Yow
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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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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

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Janina Wojtkowski
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  • 4801 Woodway, Suite 165E, Houston, TX 77056

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Dedicated Houston Family Attorney. Call Today.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 18 more

Maria Lowry
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  • 4615 Southwest Freeway Ste. 600, Houston, TX 77027

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • I Practice Estate Planning, Wills & Probate, Trust & Estate Administration, Estate & Gift Taxation, Free Parking.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Estate And Gift Taxation, and 5 more

Vicki Whitlow Thomas
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  • 12777 Jones Road, Suite 475, Houston, TX 77070

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Christine K. Lincoln established The Lincoln Law Firm, PLLC in 2000. Christine strives to provide a professional yet personable environment in which clients’ needs and objectives... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Family Law, and 13 more

Christine Lincoln
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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

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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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

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McCathern, PLLC

4.6
44 Reviews
  • 2000 West Loop S, Suite 1850, Houston, TX 77027+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 58 lawyers2 awards

  • Sharp Insights, Swift Resolution

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Rodney Drinnon
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  • 800 Town & Country Boulevard, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77024

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Houston Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax Law, and Business Organizations Attorney. Board Certified in Tax Law. Attorney CPA. Over 40 Years' Experience.

  • Estate Planning LawyersMergers and Acquisitions, Tax Law, and 65 more

Robert M. Mendell
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  • 2425 Fountain View, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77057

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • From the very first point of contact, our goal at Bormaster Law is to understand you and understand your legal battle. Our team is warm, friendly and treats you like family, but... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial Trucking Accident Injury, Auto Accident Injury, and 2 more

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Jeffrey Streett
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  • 1800 Saint James Place, Suite 620, Houston, TX 77056

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers4 awards

  • Laura Dale & Associates, is a full-service family law firm providing representation in domestic family law and international divorce, custody, and child abduction cases. We take a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 53 more

Liza Greene
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  • 1001 Texas, Suite 960, Houston, TX 77002

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Experienced. Reputable. Responsive. Family Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney Serving Houston, Texas Since 2002

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdoption, Assault and Battery, and 15 more

R. Nicole Stagg
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Stange Law Firm, PC

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  • 12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1147, Houston, TX 77046+23 locations

  • Law Firm with 53 lawyers2 awards

  • "Here to Help You Rebuild Your Life"

  • Estate Planning LawyersDomestic Litigation, Divorce, and 100 more

Branscomb Law

4.7
65 Reviews
  • 808 Travis, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77002+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 24 lawyers2 awards

  • Complex Commercial Litigation; Asset Protection; Construction; Bankruptcy; Corporate; Business; Commercial Real Estate; Water; Estate Planning; Contracts; Probate; Insurance; Labor... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersComplex Commercial Litigation, Asset Protection, and 19 more

Jim Clancy
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  • 21408 Provincial Blvd., Katy, TX 77450

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • An A+ Gold Star rated attorney by the BBB with 15+ years of experience concentrating mostly on estate planning, and probate. We proudly serves Katy, Richmond, West Houston and... Read More

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Beth Serafini-Smith
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  • 1400 Broadfield Blvd Ste 200, Houston, TX 77084

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills-Trusts-Probate, Elder Law, and 5 more

Monica Hennessey
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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

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Penny Wymyczak-White
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Shelly A. Merchant

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  • 2703 Center Street, Deer Park, TX 77536

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Modification Orders, Adoption Law, Prenuptial Agreements, Child Support, Paternity, Mediation, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney &... Read More

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Shelly A. Merchant
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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.

I was with my man for 14 years he just passed away am I entitled to anything?

Answered by attorney Monica H. Donaldson Stewart
Estate Planning lawyer at Donaldson Stewart, P.C.
If he left a will or a trust naming you as beneficiary, you would be entitled to receive from his estate as he designated (whether or not you were married). If he had no such paperwork and you were not married, then you are not entitled to receive from his estate; however, if you had jointly titled assets (e.g. a house or bank account), you may be entitled to receive his share of those assets (it depends on how the title was held). I recommend you consult with an attorney to discuss this matter in greater detail.
If he left a will or a trust naming you as beneficiary, you would be entitled to receive from his estate as he designated (whether or not you were married). If he had no such paperwork and you were not married, then you are not entitled to receive from his estate; however, if you had jointly titled assets (e.g. a house or bank account), you may be entitled to receive his share of those assets (it depends on how the title was held). I recommend you consult with an attorney to discuss this matter in greater detail.
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Can they take away what is rightfully mine just because we didn't have children together?

Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
Whether or not you had children together is irrelevant.  Whether he had a child with someone else affects how his separate real property, if any, passes under the Texas laws of descent (real estate) and distribution (personal property). Pensions, 401(k)s and IRAs pass to the designated beneficiaries.  If you are named as the beneficiary, they pass to you.  If no beneficiary is named, pensions pass according to the rules of the pension plan, 401(k)s pass to the surviving spouse and IRAs pass to the estate.  Since IRAs are usually created with community assets, they are usually viewed as community property.  The surviving spouse retains her 50% community property interest.  The deceased spouse's community property interest passes according to his Will or, if there is none, according to the Texas laws of descent and distribution. In Texas, even if the home was separate property, purchased before the marriage and paid for with separate funds, the surviving spouse has a right to live in it for life. Please see a local probate attorney about probating (proving) your husband's estate.                
Whether or not you had children together is irrelevant.  Whether he had a child with someone else affects how his separate real property, if any, passes under the Texas laws of descent (real estate) and distribution (personal property). Pensions, 401(k)s and IRAs pass to the designated beneficiaries.  If you are named as the beneficiary, they pass to you.  If no beneficiary is named, pensions pass according to the rules of the pension plan, 401(k)s pass to the surviving spouse and IRAs pass to the estate.  Since IRAs are usually created with community assets, they are usually viewed as community property.  The surviving spouse retains her 50% community property interest.  The deceased spouse's community property interest passes according to his Will or, if there is none, according to the Texas laws of descent and distribution. In Texas, even if the home was separate property, purchased before the marriage and paid for with separate funds, the surviving spouse has a right to live in it for life. Please see a local probate attorney about probating (proving) your husband's estate.                
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Under the law, once a will has gone through probate and executor is appointed, should this be sufficient to access bank accounts?

Answered by attorney Sabina Tomshinsky
Estate Planning lawyer at Home Town Law, P.A.
Generally, a certified copy of the Letters of Administration (a document formally appointing you as the Personal Representative of your husband's estate) along with the death certificate without cause of death and your photo ID should be sufficient.
Generally, a certified copy of the Letters of Administration (a document formally appointing you as the Personal Representative of your husband's estate) along with the death certificate without cause of death and your photo ID should be sufficient.
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