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McKinney 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).

R. Dean Davenport Attorney at Law

5.0
3 Reviews

  • 2150 S. Central Expy, Suite 200, McKinney, TX 75070

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • CHESS, NOT CHECKERS

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, Probate Administration, and 14 more

  • Free Consultation

R. Dean Davenport JD, PhD
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Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett, P.C

5.0
9 Reviews

  • 1700 Redbud Boulevard, Suite 300, McKinney, TX 75069

  • Law Firm with 19 lawyers2 awards

  • We trace our roots to 1876, making us one of the oldest law firms in the Southwest.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Federal Practice, and 11 more

Jared J. Pace
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The Nordhaus Firm

4.2
5 Reviews

  • 7300 State Highway 121 , Ste 3108, McKinney, TX 75070

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • YOUR LIFE. YOUR LEGACY. PROTECTING THOSE YOU LOVE. SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 15+ YEARS GET A FREE CONSULTATION Collin County’s Preferred Estate Law Firm For Estate Planning &... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate Administration, Probate Litigation, and 19 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

April Nordhaus
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Saunders | Walsh

4.8
88 Reviews

  • 6850 TPC Drive, Suite 210, McKinney, TX 75070

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers3 awards

  • Saunders Walsh & Beard is a business litigation law firm in Craig Ranch at the four corners of Plano, Frisco, Allen & McKinney. Our Preeminent-Rated attorneys handle a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial / Business Litigation, Business Law, and 304 more

J. Brantley Saunders
Principal
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Law Offices of Daniel B. Jones

4.6
11 Reviews

  • 2150 S. Central Expressway, Suite 200, McKinney, TX 75070

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Board Certified in Civil Trial Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Commercial Civil Litigation In Both Federal, and 9 more

Daniel Jones
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Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett, P.C

5.0
9 Reviews

  • Serving McKinney, TX and Collin County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 19 lawyers2 awards

  • We trace our roots to 1876, making us one of the oldest law firms in the Southwest.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Federal Practice, and 11 more

Jared J. Pace
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Lee Craig

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving McKinney, TX and Collin County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • HELPING YOU PROTECT YOUR FINANCES, LOVED ONES, & LEGACY: Estate Planning and Probate Attorney Serving the Communities of Frisco and Plano, Texas

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts And Estates, Elder Law, and 16 more

Lee Craig
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Nelson Law Group PC

4.9
26 Reviews

  • Serving McKinney, TX and Collin County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Credibility and Compassion when your family needs it most. Servicing Denton, Tarrant, Collin, and Dallas Counties.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 24 more

Brett A. Nelson
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Craig W. Watson

4.1
1 Review

  • Serving McKinney, TX

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Craig W. Watson, Attorney at Law Serving Sherman And Surrounding Texas. 30 Years of Experience in Estate Planning and Elder Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Medicaid Eligibility, and 13 more

Craig W. Watson
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Schorr Law Firm PC

4.7
153 Reviews

  • Serving McKinney, TX and Collin County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers4 awards

  • CAR ACCIDENTS, TRUCK ACCIDENTS, SLIP & FALL ACCIDENTS, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, WRONGFUL DEATH - DIVORCE, CHILD SUPPORT, ENFORCEMENT - BANKRUPTCY - CRIMINAL

  • Estate Planning LawyersCar Accidents, Truck Accidents, and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

Jared Aldinger
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Walker & Doepfner, PLLC

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving McKinney, TX and Collin County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Excellence in Legal Advice

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts, and 10 more

Karl T. Bryant
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Harris Law Firm, PLLC

3.7
6 Reviews

  • Serving McKinney, TX

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Harris Law Firm works hard to solve your legal problems. Call us today for your family law, real estate, property law, small business, wills, estate planning, and probate law... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersInternational Mediation, Mediation, and 557 more

Ronda Elizabeth Harris
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Musgrove Law Firm, P.C.

4.5
8 Reviews

  • Serving McKinney, TX and Collin County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Musgrove Law Firm, P.C. takes care of its clients and their business. Our Law Firm puts it clients first by zealously representing their interests.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Corporate, Partnership and Business Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and 24 more

H. Len Musgrove Jr.
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The LeCrone Law Firm, P.C.

4.5
22 Reviews

  • Serving McKinney, TX

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • The LeCrone Law Firm is a full-service law firm. We concentrate on civil, business and personal injury litigation throughout North Texas.

  • Estate Planning LawyersInsurance Defense, Personal Injury, and 6 more

Adam B. LeCrone
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Saunders | Walsh

4.8
88 Reviews

  • Serving McKinney, TX and Collin County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers3 awards

  • Saunders Walsh & Beard is a business litigation law firm in Craig Ranch at the four corners of Plano, Frisco, Allen & McKinney. Our Preeminent-Rated attorneys handle a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial / Business Litigation, Business Law, and 304 more

J. Brantley Saunders
Principal
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Grob & Associates Law Firm PC

4.8
77 Reviews

  • Serving McKinney, TX and Collin County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • We focus on providing exceptional legal services to businesses and individuals on business, construction and family law matters. Contact us today to discuss your case and get the... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Defense, Family Law, and 25 more

Majda Kacevic
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Luce Law, P.C.

  • 5900 S. Lake Forest Dr., McKinney, TX 75070

Tim W. Avery, Attorney at Law

  • 2600 W. Eldorado Pkwy., McKinney, TX 75070-7518

The Murphy Law Firm

  • 192 Industrial Blvd., Ste. 103, McKinney, TX 75069

The Law Offices of Michael D. Curran

  • 2035 Central Circle, Ste. 210, McKinney, TX 75069

McWilliams & Thompson

  • 2713 W. Virginia, Ste. 100, McKinney, TX 75071

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The McCraw Law Group

  • 1504 1st Ave., McKinney, TX 75069

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W. K. (Bo) Brown

  • McKinney, TX 75070-1357

The Law Office of T.J. Lane, PLLC

  • 503 N. Kentucky, 3rd Fl., McKinney, TX 75069

Jac Schuster PLLC

  • McKinney, TX 75071

Caton Law Firm, PLLC

  • 206 S. Tennessee, McKinney, TX 75070-8137

Loughmiller Higgins, P.C.

  • 6401 S. Custer Rd., Ste. 2000, McKinney, TX 75070

Glenn Adams and Associates

  • 321 N. Central, Ste. 365, McKinney, TX 75070-3519

Veronica Deaver, Attorney at Law

  • 1700 Redbud Blvd., Ste. 310, McKinney, TX 75070

Boyd · Veigel, P.C.

  • 218 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, TX 75069

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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.

How long does a lawyer have to notify the heirs of a will details contained within the will?

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Answered by attorney Isaac David Shutt (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Shutt Law Firm, PLLC
The executor must give beneficiaries notice within 60 days of the probate of the Will. See Texas Probate Code 128A. However, the executor is not required to give this notice to a beneficiary who is to inherit less than $2,000 in property under the Will. Contact the county clerk in the appropriate county to see if the Will has been admitted to probate. If it has, and you are supposed to inherit $2,000 or more in property, then you should receive the required notice within 60 days.
The executor must give beneficiaries notice within 60 days of the probate of the Will. See Texas Probate Code 128A. However, the executor is not required to give this notice to a beneficiary who is to inherit less than $2,000 in property under the Will. Contact the county clerk in the appropriate county to see if the Will has been admitted to probate. If it has, and you are supposed to inherit $2,000 or more in property, then you should receive the required notice within 60 days.
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Am I responsible for the bills that belonged to my deceased mother?

Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Answered by attorney Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Estate Planning lawyer at Horn & Johnsen SC
Your mother's estate is responsible for paying her debts. If there are insufficient assets in her estate to pay all of her debts, unless the debt is joint such as a co-signed loan, you have no personal obligation to pay for your mother's debts. Some creditors and collection agencies will imply that you as a relative have a legal obligation to pay; however, this is a collection tactic and is simply untrue. Where the estate is insolvent, Wisconsin Statutes section 859.25 specifies the priority in which debts and expenses are to be applied: 1. Costs and expenses of administering the estate. 2. Reasonable funeral and burial expenses. 3. Provisions for the family under certain limited circumstances. 4. Reasonable and necessary expenses of the last sickness, including compensation of persons attending your mother. 5. All debts and taxes owed to the government. 6. Wages due to employees earned within 3 months before the date of death. 7. Property assigned to a surviving spouse. 8. All other claims. You should explain to your mother's creditors that there are no assets in her estate available to pay and supply any documentation requested by the State of Wisconsin with regard to her nursing home care expenses.
Your mother's estate is responsible for paying her debts. If there are insufficient assets in her estate to pay all of her debts, unless the debt is joint such as a co-signed loan, you have no personal obligation to pay for your mother's debts. Some creditors and collection agencies will imply that you as a relative have a legal obligation to pay; however, this is a collection tactic and is simply untrue. Where the estate is insolvent, Wisconsin Statutes section 859.25 specifies the priority in which debts and expenses are to be applied: 1. Costs and expenses of administering the estate. 2. Reasonable funeral and burial expenses. 3. Provisions for the family under certain limited circumstances. 4. Reasonable and necessary expenses of the last sickness, including compensation of persons attending your mother. 5. All debts and taxes owed to the government. 6. Wages due to employees earned within 3 months before the date of death. 7. Property assigned to a surviving spouse. 8. All other claims. You should explain to your mother's creditors that there are no assets in her estate available to pay and supply any documentation requested by the State of Wisconsin with regard to her nursing home care expenses.
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I was with my man for 14 years he just passed away am I entitled to anything?

David L. Leon
Answered by attorney David L. Leon
Estate Planning lawyer at David L. Leon, P.C.
Possibly. You can claim a common law marriage if: 1. You were both 18+ 2. You agreed to be married (this can be inferred) 3. You held yourselves out to the public as married (i.e. he introduced you as his wife) 4. You were not already married. You would then have a claim to the community property portion of his estate. This is a fairly complicated proposition. Get legal help.
Possibly. You can claim a common law marriage if: 1. You were both 18+ 2. You agreed to be married (this can be inferred) 3. You held yourselves out to the public as married (i.e. he introduced you as his wife) 4. You were not already married. You would then have a claim to the community property portion of his estate. This is a fairly complicated proposition. Get legal help.
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