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Rees, Fuller, Brooks LLP

4.7
1 Review

  • 103 East 3rd Street, Sweetwater, TX 79556-4510

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • This long established Law Firm strives to provide professional legal representation to each individual client to achieve the best possible result for the client.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Commercial Law, and 19 more

T. Rees
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The Whitten Law Firm, P.C.

4.6
9 Reviews

  • 500 Chestnut Street, Suite 1402, Abilene, TX 79602-1474

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • At The Whitten Law Firm, P.C., our team of lawyers stands by your side throughout each step of the legal process, from start to finish, to ensure the best possible outcome for your... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Trial Practice, and 15 more

Donald L. Anderson Jr.
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David N. DeFoore

5.0
4 Reviews

  • 324 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX 79602-1420

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTraffic Tickets, DWI and Drug Charges, and 3 more

David Defoore
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McMahon Surovik Suttle, P.C.

4.6
49 Reviews

  • 400 Pine Street, Suite 800, Abilene, TX 79604

  • Law Firm with 18 lawyers2 awards

  • McMahon Surovik Suttle, P.C. is a Texas Professional Corporation with Offices in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Federal Practice, and 33 more

David L. Buhrmann
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Bustos Law Firm, P.C.

4.3
42 Reviews

  • Serving Merkel, TX and Taylor County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • Professional, Ethical, Experienced

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial Litigation Law Firm, Commercial Litigation Attorney, and 345 more

Deirdre Kelly Trotter
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Galbreath Law Firm

  • 4542 Loop 322, Ste. 102, Abilene, TX 79602

Jack K. Currey

  • 702 Scott Pl., Abilene, TX 79601-4531

Wetsel & Carmichael Law Firm, L.L.P.

  • 207 Oak Street, Sweetwater, TX 79556

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Shahan & Erwin

  • 2 Village Dr., Suite 101, Abilene, TX 79608-6146

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Matthew E. Ritchie Attorney and Counselor

  • 2449 S. Willis, Suite 200, Abilene, TX 79605

The Law Office of Dick Harris PC

  • 100 Chestnut Street, Abilene, TX 79602

G. Philip Morehead, P.C.

  • 500 Chestnut, Ste. 1400, Abilene, TX 79602-1406

Griggs & Sheridan

  • 101 3rd, Sweetwater, TX 79556

Montgomery Law Firm

  • 401 Cypress St., Ste. 600, Abilene, TX 79601

Moster Craft Attorneys at Law

  • 3301 N 3rd Street, Abilene, TX 79603

W. Tim Ladyman, P.C.

  • 1150 Estates Dr., Ste. A, Abilene, TX 79602

George D. Jones, P.C.

  • 274 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX 79604-0762

Lighthouse Legal Services, PLLC

  • 500 Chestnut Street, Suite 1701, Abilene, TX 79602

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Brenna M. Troncoso, Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C.

  • 1114 W. Court Plz., Anson, TX 79501

Elizabeth C. Wagstaff Attorney at Law

  • 104 Pine St., Ste. 306, Abilene, TX 79601-5930

Haglund Law Group

  • 4902 Robertson Dr., Abilene, TX 79606

The Law Office of Katie McCracken Gore, PLLC

  • 1150 North 2nd Street, Suite 111, Abilene, TX 79601

Law Office of Claudia Evans Clinton, P.C.

  • 1290 S. Willis St., Ste. 202, Abilene, TX 79605-4048

Thedford Law Office

  • 334 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX 79602

Carnohan Law Office, PLLC

  • 1049 N. 3rd St., Ste. 604, Abilene, TX 79604-3575

Wheeler & McCray PLLC

  • 300 Oak Street, Abilene, TX 79602

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Heatherly Law Firm

  • 4400 Buffalo Gap Road, Suite 2500, Abilene, TX 79606

Beard Law Firm

  • Abilene, TX 79604

Law Offices of Sam J. Chase, P.C.

  • 1181 Lytle Way, Ste. A, Abilene, TX 79602-4236

Allen Law Firm

  • 104 Pine St, Suite 304, Abilene, TX 79601

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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.

Does a property paid for before marriage become a community property after marriage?

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Answered by attorney Melissa Ann Botting (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Melissa A. Botting
In Texas, property paid for before marriage usually does not become community property. The issue is that Texas homestead rights are separate from community ownership interest. A spouse has rights superior to a creditor by virtue of residing in property that the spouse does not own. The title insurance company should be able to provide a document that says he does not have homestead rights without stating that he has an ownership interest in the property. If not, you may consider shopping for a new title company.
In Texas, property paid for before marriage usually does not become community property. The issue is that Texas homestead rights are separate from community ownership interest. A spouse has rights superior to a creditor by virtue of residing in property that the spouse does not own. The title insurance company should be able to provide a document that says he does not have homestead rights without stating that he has an ownership interest in the property. If not, you may consider shopping for a new title company.
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What are my rights as the heir to my grandfather's estate?

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Answered by attorney Isaac David Shutt (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Shutt Law Firm, PLLC
First, I would make certain that a will has not been probated or that an estate has not been opened. Generally, the county clerk can tell you if a will has been probated. After the county clerk confirms nothing has been done to settle either of the estates, I suggest you contact an attorney. You will basically need the help of an attorney to open back-to-back estate administrations for your father and grandfather. Note that this could be fairly expensive to do. Although the estate generally pays for the cost of administration (court costs, attorney fees, etc.), this could be a challenge if you don't have possession of any of the estate property.
First, I would make certain that a will has not been probated or that an estate has not been opened. Generally, the county clerk can tell you if a will has been probated. After the county clerk confirms nothing has been done to settle either of the estates, I suggest you contact an attorney. You will basically need the help of an attorney to open back-to-back estate administrations for your father and grandfather. Note that this could be fairly expensive to do. Although the estate generally pays for the cost of administration (court costs, attorney fees, etc.), this could be a challenge if you don't have possession of any of the estate property.
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Can an outside child have stake in my Dad's property?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
I am not exactly sure what you mean by an "outside child." If you simply mean someone who is disinherited by the Will, the answer is generally no. There is an exempt property allowance of $14k that can be claimed by any spouse or child, so there is a chance the child could elect that. Otherwise, unless the Will is contested, the child would not be entitled to anything. The family could decide to give him something anyway. But there would be no legal requirement to do so.
I am not exactly sure what you mean by an "outside child." If you simply mean someone who is disinherited by the Will, the answer is generally no. There is an exempt property allowance of $14k that can be claimed by any spouse or child, so there is a chance the child could elect that. Otherwise, unless the Will is contested, the child would not be entitled to anything. The family could decide to give him something anyway. But there would be no legal requirement to do so.
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