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The Barat Firm, PC

  • 100 E. Ferguson Street, Suite 908, Tyler, TX 75702

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James E. Williams

  • 257 E. Cain St., Bullard, TX 75757

The Ellis Law Firm

  • 1397 Dominion Plz., Ste. 140, Tyler, TX 75703

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Joel A. Lake Attorney

  • 6101 South Broadway, Suite 550, Tyler, TX 75703

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The Law offices of Paul T. Fanning, PC

  • 422 S. Spring St., Tyler, TX 75702-8138

Ritcheson, Lauffer, Vincent & Dukes A Professional Corporation

  • 821 ESE Loop 323, Suite 530, Tyler, TX 75701

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Clint James, PC

  • 815 Rice Road, Tyler, TX 75702

The Law Offices of Rebecca R. Henderson

  • 6655 Oak Hill Blvd., Tyler, TX 75703

Law Offices of Charles H. Clark

  • Tyler, TX 75710

Kolder Law Firm, PLLC

  • 102 N. College Ave., Suite 402, Tyler, TX 75702

Law Office of Richard T. Wilbanks, III

  • 202 W. Erwin St., Ste. 202, Tyler, TX 75791

Law Offices of Morrison & Hoffman

  • 115 W. Ferguson St., Tyler, TX 75702-7225

Law Office of Gillen & Gillen

  • 2381 Oak Alley, Tyler, TX 75703

Adams & Coker, P.C.

  • 4540 Kinsey Drive, Tyler, TX 75703-1005

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Ames Law Firm, PLLC

  • 407 E. Fourth Street, Tyler, TX 75701-3216

The Goodson Firm PC

  • 115 W. Ferguson St., Tyler, TX 75703

John W. Noble

  • 218 North Broadway, Ste. 302, Tyler, TX 75702

Hardee Law Offices

  • 13422 FM 2661, Flint, TX 75762

Mayo Mendolia & Starr, LLP

  • 110 N. College Avenue, Suite 203, Tyler, TX 75702

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John F. Berry, P.C.

  • 100 Independence Pl., Ste. 400, Tyler, TX 75703

Kenneth E. Raney PC

  • 1902 Sybil Lane, Tyler, TX 75703

My Texas Estate Plan, PLLC

  • 1658 West Grande Boulevard, Suite 200, Tyler, TX 75703

Roland Witherspoon Law Firm, LLC

  • 7290 Crosswater Avenue, Tyler, TX 75703

Law Offices of Robert A. Ray

  • 423 S. Spring Ave., Tyler, TX 75702-8139

Birdsong & Armstrong, PC

  • 211 E. Houston Street, Tyler, TX 75702

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William E. Wylie, PC

  • 4650 Kinsey Dr., Tyler, TX 75703-1007

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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.

Can the executor close a bank account?

James Bloomfield Oberholtzer
Answered by attorney James Bloomfield Oberholtzer
Estate Planning lawyer at James Oberholtzer, Chartered
I am assuming that you are in Oregon and that Oregon law applies. Your question does not make sense as you have stated it. Death revokes all agency including powers of appointment. If the grantor of your power of appointment died, the power of appointment is no longer effective. If the person who died left a Will, you may be nominated as the personal representative in the Will. If so, you can probate the Will and be appointed the personal representative by the court or prepare a small estate affidavit if the estate is not composed of too much in assets and is simple enough.
I am assuming that you are in Oregon and that Oregon law applies. Your question does not make sense as you have stated it. Death revokes all agency including powers of appointment. If the grantor of your power of appointment died, the power of appointment is no longer effective. If the person who died left a Will, you may be nominated as the personal representative in the Will. If so, you can probate the Will and be appointed the personal representative by the court or prepare a small estate affidavit if the estate is not composed of too much in assets and is simple enough.
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How do I obtain legal executive of my daughter's estate?

Terry Lynn Garrett
Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
Hire a probate lawyer who practices in the county in which your daughter lived and died.  Depending on the size of the estate, you may be able to file a Small Estate Affidavit.  This costs less than a determination of heirship and does not require a court appearance.
Hire a probate lawyer who practices in the county in which your daughter lived and died.  Depending on the size of the estate, you may be able to file a Small Estate Affidavit.  This costs less than a determination of heirship and does not require a court appearance.
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We live in Houston, TX. If my husband or mother predeceases me, am I responsible for their debts - any individual credit or purchase accts they have?

Renea Overstreet
Answered by attorney Renea Overstreet
Estate Planning lawyer at The Overstreet Law Firm
Your power of attorney has nothing to do with your mother's debts. Debts are generally addressed by the estate of the person who passed away. You may become responsible for debt if you were a co-signer or otherwise responsible for the debt along with the person who dies.  As for credit cards with your husband, that may be considered community debt.  You may write your wishes down, but it would be better to have formal Wills drafted to decrease the problems that could arise with any other type of Will you may draft on your own.
Your power of attorney has nothing to do with your mother's debts. Debts are generally addressed by the estate of the person who passed away. You may become responsible for debt if you were a co-signer or otherwise responsible for the debt along with the person who dies.  As for credit cards with your husband, that may be considered community debt.  You may write your wishes down, but it would be better to have formal Wills drafted to decrease the problems that could arise with any other type of Will you may draft on your own.
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