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Southmayd 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).

Munson, Munson, Cardwell, Tillett & Brown, P.C.

4.2
28 Reviews

  • 123 South Travis, Sherman, TX 75090-5928+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • More Than 32 Years Experience

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 18 more

  • Free Consultation

William B. Munson
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Munson, Munson, Cardwell, Tillett & Brown, P.C.

4.2
28 Reviews

  • 301 West Woodard Street, Denison, TX 75021-1099+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • More Than 32 Years Experience

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 18 more

  • Free Consultation

William B. Munson
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Wynne, Smith & Young, PLLC

4.9
87 Reviews

  • 707 West Washington, Sherman, TX 75092-5639

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Conscientious * Experienced * Diligent * Caring

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

  • Free Consultation

John Hunter Smith
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Craig W. Watson

4.1
1 Review

  • 805 N. Travis Street, Suite 400, Sherman, TX 75090-5057

  • 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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Siebman Law, LLP

4.5
3 Reviews

  • 300 North Travis Street, Sherman, TX 75090+1 location

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Established in 1991- Aggressive Representation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersIntellectual Property Litigation, Patent Litigation, and 18 more

Bryan H. Burg
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The LeCrone Law Firm, P.C.

4.5
22 Reviews

  • 123 North Crockett, Suite 200, Sherman, TX 75090

  • 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

John W. Breeze
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The LeCrone Law Firm, P.C.

4.5
22 Reviews

  • Serving Gainesville, 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

Edward Culham
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Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett, P.C

5.0
9 Reviews

  • Serving Southmayd, TX and Grayson 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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Craig W. Watson

4.1
1 Review

  • Serving Gainesville, 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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WynneSmith

4.9
87 Reviews

  • Serving Gainesville, TX

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Conscientious * Experienced * Diligent * Caring

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

  • Free Consultation

John Hunter Smith
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Mike Dunn

  • 108 S. Crockett, Sherman, TX 75090

Donald M. Banman Attorney at Law

  • 519 W. Main St., Ste. 101, Denison, TX 75020

Cindy Stormer

  • 102 Elm St., Gainesville, TX 76240

The Richardson Law Firm

  • 118 S. Crockett, Sherman, TX 75090

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Law Offices of Ronnie L. Phillips

  • 520 Kiowa Dr. E., Lake Kiowa, TX 76240-9245

James Dunn, P.C.

  • 108 S. Crockett, Sherman, TX 75090

James A. Fry, P.C.

  • 306 N. Travis Dr., Sherman, TX 75090

W. D. Welch, P.C.

  • Whitesboro, TX 76273-0127

Law Office of Lisa Renee Wilcox

  • 23501 Alexander Rd., Pilot Point, TX 76258

Sullivant, Wright & Brinkley, LLP

  • 209 S. Dixon Street, Gainesville, TX 76240

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Haughton Law Group, P.C.

  • 8491 U.S. Highway 377, Pilot Point, TX 76258

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Law Offices of Kenneth W. Roesler, P.C.

  • 108 N. Travis St., Sherman, TX 75090

Redwine & Mabary

  • 116 S. Crockett St., Sherman, TX 75090-5906

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Sanders, O'Hannon & Motley, PLLC

  • 111 S. Travis St., Sherman, TX 75090

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Derrell L. Comer Attorney at Law

  • 109 E. California St., Gainesville, TX 76240

J.S. Freels, P.C.

  • 114 S. Crockett St., Sherman, TX 75090-5906

The Sullivan Law Firm, P.C.

  • 548 Hackberry Rd., Van Alstyne, TX 75495

Richard M. Barron Attorney at Law

  • 209 E. Main Street, Whitesboro, TX 76273

Law Office of David McNees

  • 2100 Post Oak Crossing, Sherman, TX 75092

Emerson Law Firm, PC

  • 2812 Quarter Horse, Celina, TX 75009

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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.

If one heir out of 6 refuses to sign for a house to be sold, is there a way the others can sell it without that signature?

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Answered by attorney Norman Harry Green (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Irsfeld, Irsfeld & Younger LLP
Yes. If the house is still in probate, the ordinary and usual way to sell is for the personal representative (administrator) to petition the court for approval of the sale. Consent of all 6 not required. If it already is owned of record by 6 owners, they can file a suit for partition, and the court will order sale.
Yes. If the house is still in probate, the ordinary and usual way to sell is for the personal representative (administrator) to petition the court for approval of the sale. Consent of all 6 not required. If it already is owned of record by 6 owners, they can file a suit for partition, and the court will order sale.
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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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Did he own half of everything they had or does that just apply to debt?

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Answered by attorney Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Kimberly D. Moss, PLLC
Texas is a community property state, so once your father married your stepmother, the property and income they acquired became community property. Because your father died without a will, the Texas intestate succession laws apply. They determine who is entitled to what part of your dad's estate. Because he left behind a fairly large amount of property, it is necessary for his estate to go through the legal proceeding known as administration. Please make sure to consult with an attorney who is experienced in this type of law. Your step mother's 401k belongs to her. It will be up to her to determine who should inherit it because from your question it appears she is still alive. If she writes a will, that will determine who is entitled to her 401k and retirement accounts.
Texas is a community property state, so once your father married your stepmother, the property and income they acquired became community property. Because your father died without a will, the Texas intestate succession laws apply. They determine who is entitled to what part of your dad's estate. Because he left behind a fairly large amount of property, it is necessary for his estate to go through the legal proceeding known as administration. Please make sure to consult with an attorney who is experienced in this type of law. Your step mother's 401k belongs to her. It will be up to her to determine who should inherit it because from your question it appears she is still alive. If she writes a will, that will determine who is entitled to her 401k and retirement accounts.
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