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The Law Office of Patrick E. O'Fiel, P.C.

  • 200 Earl Garrett, Ste. 206, Kerrville, TX 78028

Law Office of Fred Henneke

  • 260 Thompson Dr., Ste. 13, Kerrville, TX 78028

John W. Carlson, PC Attorney at Law

  • 260 Thompson Dr., Kerrville, TX 78028

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Donald P. Dorsey

  • 222 Sidney Baker S., Ste. 325, Kerrville, TX 78028

Gregory A. Richards, P.C.

  • 280 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028

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Ralph Paul Behrens, P.C.

  • Ingram, TX 78025-0326

Nagle & Nagle

  • 501 Earl Garrett St., Kerrville, TX 78028-4532

Gary E. Kersey, P.C.

  • 222 Sidney Baker South, Suite 528, Kerrville, TX 78028

Mosty Law Firm

  • 222 Sidney Baker S., Ste. 400, Kerrville, TX 78028

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Craig Wolcott, PLLC

  • 222 Sidney Baker South, Ste. 350F, Kerrville, TX 78028

Vernon L. Harrison, Jr.

  • 101 McNeil St., Ingram, TX 78025

Kelly & Nevins, L.L.P.

  • 206 W. Main St., Kerrville, TX 78624-3710

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Lynn B. LeMeilleur

  • 305 Earl Garrett St., Kerrville, TX 78028-4529

Barton Law Firm

  • 717 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, TX 78029

Law Offices of Joan Dell Dolce, P.C.

  • 222 Sidney Baker Street South, Suite 415, Kerrville, TX 78028

Pollard & Monroe

  • 951 Main St., Kerrville, TX 78028

Weaver Law Offices

  • 843 Sidney Baker St., Ste. 101, Kerrville, TX 78028

Wallace & Jackson PC

  • 820 Main St, Ste. 100, Kerrville, TX 78028-5300

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Gordon S. Morriss, P.C.

  • 1001 Water Street, Suite A-200, Kerrville, TX 78028

Pat Tinley

  • 611 Sidney Baker St., Kerrville, TX 78028

The Wood Law Firm, P.C.

  • 451 Guadalupe St., Ste. 203, Kerrville, TX 78028

Thomas S. Terrell

  • 413 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, TX 78028

Theodore F. Schiwetz, Jr.

  • 500 Main St., Ste. B, Kerrville, TX 78028

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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.

Can I have financial claim on someone whom I took care and recently died?

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Answered by attorney James Brian Thomas (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Burdette & Rice, PLLC
Making a claim against an estate for in-home care of a friend or loved one can be difficult. The truth is that many times these claims often fall under the category of "things that you would have done anyway." Effectively, you are taking the position of being a creditor owed a debt by the estate for the services that you provided. As with any creditor's claim, much of the viability is found in the details. Was there an agreement of some kind between you and the decedent, verbal, or in writing? Was there an expectation of remuneration on your part and expectation of payment for the services on the decedent's part? Is it possible to prove a debt and recover a part of the estate for your services? Sure. Whether or not it is likely depends far too much on the specific arrangement. Your best bet is to consult with a probate attorney near you to outline all of the relevant facts involved.
Making a claim against an estate for in-home care of a friend or loved one can be difficult. The truth is that many times these claims often fall under the category of "things that you would have done anyway." Effectively, you are taking the position of being a creditor owed a debt by the estate for the services that you provided. As with any creditor's claim, much of the viability is found in the details. Was there an agreement of some kind between you and the decedent, verbal, or in writing? Was there an expectation of remuneration on your part and expectation of payment for the services on the decedent's part? Is it possible to prove a debt and recover a part of the estate for your services? Sure. Whether or not it is likely depends far too much on the specific arrangement. Your best bet is to consult with a probate attorney near you to outline all of the relevant facts involved.
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Which is better to do, a living trust or a last will?

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Answered by attorney Charles Richard Perry (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Charles R. Perry
Your situation is sufficiently complex (unmarried couple, real estate that is the separate property of one of the partners) that you need to meet with someone who does estate planning, and perhaps someone who can help you with a separate property agreement. These are not easy conversations to have, as a number of people fear that the separate property agreement is really a "pre-separation" agreement, when it is really a device to set down your desires on paper so that everyone understands and there is no confusion. It is unusual that a person who owns real estate would opt for a will over a living trust, but it happens. The estate planner with whom you consult can evaluate your situation and advise you appropriately.
Your situation is sufficiently complex (unmarried couple, real estate that is the separate property of one of the partners) that you need to meet with someone who does estate planning, and perhaps someone who can help you with a separate property agreement. These are not easy conversations to have, as a number of people fear that the separate property agreement is really a "pre-separation" agreement, when it is really a device to set down your desires on paper so that everyone understands and there is no confusion. It is unusual that a person who owns real estate would opt for a will over a living trust, but it happens. The estate planner with whom you consult can evaluate your situation and advise you appropriately.
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What do I do if my mother has passed without signing over a power of attorney?

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Answered by attorney Nathan James Wagner (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at The Law Office of Nathan Wagner
Powers of attorney are only effective while the person is alive. So even if you had a power of attorney from your mother, it would be worthless now that she has passed. It sounds like you actually want to be named executor or administrator of her estate. For that, you have to submit a petition to the probate court. A local probate attorney can help you do that (and they can help you figure out if being named executor is what you really need).
Powers of attorney are only effective while the person is alive. So even if you had a power of attorney from your mother, it would be worthless now that she has passed. It sounds like you actually want to be named executor or administrator of her estate. For that, you have to submit a petition to the probate court. A local probate attorney can help you do that (and they can help you figure out if being named executor is what you really need).
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