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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Merit 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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Scott, Ray, Pemberton & Goll, PLLC

4.8
14 Reviews

  • 2608 Stonewall Street, Greenville, TX 75401

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Powerful Legal Partners - protecting your community and your assets

  • Estate Planning LawyersLitigation, Consumer Law, and 30 more

  • Free Consultation

Markus Goll
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The Collin County Law Group

4.7
25 Reviews

  • 700 Central Expressway South, Suite 550, Allen, TX 75013

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • EXPERT LITIGATORS DELIVERING PROVEN OUTCOMES When confronted with criminal allegations or intricate family law affairs, seeking the adept counsel of The Collin County Law Group's... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Defense, Felonies, and 11 more

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Macy Eldredge
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The Branch Law Firm

4.7
15 Reviews

  • 721 Justin Road, Rockwall, TX 75087+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Protecting Your Family, Securing Your Future. Guiding You Through Life’s Legal Challenges Board-Certified Family Law & Estate Attorneys with over 30 years of experience.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 17 more

Elizabeth Branch
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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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Grob & Associates Law Firm PC

4.8
77 Reviews

  • 107 North Jackson Street, Wylie, TX 75098+1 location

  • 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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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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Grob & Associates Law Firm PC

4.8
77 Reviews

  • 1309 Ridge Road, Suite 109, Rockwall, TX 75087+1 location

  • 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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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

Robert H. Roeder
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Pittenger, Nuspl & Crumley, PLLC

4.7
79 Reviews

  • 1420 W. Exchange Parkway, Suite 180, Allen, TX 75013

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • "A law firm dedicated to providing legal services for individuals and small businesses."

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Family Law, and 11 more

George Crumley
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The Moore Law Firm, L.L.P.

4.8
23 Reviews

  • Serving Bonham, TX

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • Proudly Serving the Northeast Texas Region Since 1893

  • Estate Planning LawyersLitigation, Criminal Law, and 28 more

Nikki D. Miller
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WynneSmith

4.9
87 Reviews

  • Serving Bonham, TX

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Conscientious * Experienced * Diligent * Caring

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Trial Practice, State Government Law, and 17 more

  • Free Consultation

Michael Cleveland Wynne
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Craig W. Watson

4.1
1 Review

  • Serving Bonham, 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

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Bailey & Galyen, Attorneys at Law

3.7
80 Reviews

  • Serving Merit, TX and Hunt 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

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Michael Raymond Cramer
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William C. Dvorak, P.C.

  • 1201 Kempton Park Ln., Fairview, TX 75069

Leah W. Coulter PLLC

  • 1650 W. Virginia Street., Suite 104, McKinney, TX 75069

Norman Legal Firm

  • 5100 Eldorado Pkwy., Ste. 102-347, McKinney, TX 75070

The Law Offices of Michael D. Curran

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

Scott, Walker & Bench

  • 2608 Stonewall Street, Greenville, TX 75403-1353

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Rapier, Wilson & Wendland, P.C.

  • 1333 West McDermott Dr., Ste. 100, Allen, TX 75013-3090

Northcutt Law Office

  • 100 East McDermott, Suite 30, Allen, TX 75002

Joplin Hendricks

  • 225 E. Virginia St., Suite 3, McKinney, TX 75069

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Melton & Kim, PLLC

  • 6190 Virginia Pkwy., Ste. 300, McKinney, TX 75071

The Campbell Firm, P.C.

  • 705 Chandler Ct., Allen, TX 75002

Rybicki Law Firm, PLLC

  • 302 West Main Street, Royse City, TX 75189

Law Office of Heidi J. Elkins PC

  • 555 Republic Dr., Ste. 200, Plano, TX 75074

The Sullivan Law Firm, P.C.

  • 548 Hackberry Rd., Van Alstyne, TX 75495

Charles I. Calkins, Attorney

  • Quinlan, TX 75474-0031

Law Office of Andrew D. Thomas

  • 422 E I-30, Ste. F, Royse City, TX 75189

Jon T. Oden, Attorney at Law

  • 3307 Francis Drive, Wylie, TX 75098

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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 is the probate process after a parent's death?

David L. Leon
Answered by attorney David L. Leon
Estate Planning lawyer at David L. Leon, P.C.
I'm sorry to hear about your father. A personal representative is not appointed by a probate court automatically you have to apply. The first step is to determine the assets and liabilities of the estate. Then you can choose which probate procedure to apply.
I'm sorry to hear about your father. A personal representative is not appointed by a probate court automatically you have to apply. The first step is to determine the assets and liabilities of the estate. Then you can choose which probate procedure to apply.
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Can I get control over my father's estate if I live in a different estate than he does?

Arieh Mordechai Flemenbaum
Answered by attorney Arieh Mordechai Flemenbaum (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Griffith & Jacobson, LLC
Generally speaking, you can get control over an estate, even if you live in a different state. For a probate estate, most states allow an executor/trustee to be a non-resident, but they may require a supplemental, local executor/trustee to be appointed to assist you in handling certain real estate and financial transactions. However, it appears from your question that your father is still living, so I assume this would a guardianship estate. Guardianship estates can be split into two - one for control over the person (i.e., making decisions about their health, living environment and general care), and the other is for control over their financial estate. Most states, Illinois included, require that the guardian for the financial estate be located in the same state as the ward. You may need to find someone locally to act as this guardian. There are professional organizations that provide these services, such as a trust company (i.e., Northern Trust). This answer is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. Please consult a local probate lawyer for legal advice that is tailored to your facts and circumstances.
Generally speaking, you can get control over an estate, even if you live in a different state. For a probate estate, most states allow an executor/trustee to be a non-resident, but they may require a supplemental, local executor/trustee to be appointed to assist you in handling certain real estate and financial transactions. However, it appears from your question that your father is still living, so I assume this would a guardianship estate. Guardianship estates can be split into two - one for control over the person (i.e., making decisions about their health, living environment and general care), and the other is for control over their financial estate. Most states, Illinois included, require that the guardian for the financial estate be located in the same state as the ward. You may need to find someone locally to act as this guardian. There are professional organizations that provide these services, such as a trust company (i.e., Northern Trust). This answer is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. Please consult a local probate lawyer for legal advice that is tailored to your facts and circumstances.
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Is it customary that beneficiary decendancy go to direct heirs, by bloodline, of a trust when an heir dies?

Daniel J. Pingelton
Answered by attorney Daniel J. Pingelton
Estate Planning lawyer at The Pingelton Law Firm
It's probably the most common pattern, but it all depends on what the person who created the trust desired. Unfortunately, sometimes a person will just follow a form pattern without someone explaining exactly what is happening. Hopefully that did not happen here. A spouse might be provided for it, for example, the person creating the trust was very close to him/her, and wanted the spouse to receive something regardless of whether she remained married to the descendant.
It's probably the most common pattern, but it all depends on what the person who created the trust desired. Unfortunately, sometimes a person will just follow a form pattern without someone explaining exactly what is happening. Hopefully that did not happen here. A spouse might be provided for it, for example, the person creating the trust was very close to him/her, and wanted the spouse to receive something regardless of whether she remained married to the descendant.
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