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Sunnyvale 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).
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Sunnyvale 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).

Nelson Law Group PC

4.9
26 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas 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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Schorr Law Firm PC

4.7
153 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas 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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Craig W. Watson

4.1
1 Review

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • 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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Walker & Doepfner, PLLC

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Excellence in Legal Advice

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts, and 10 more

Karl T. Bryant
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Grob & Associates Law Firm PC

4.8
77 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas 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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Lee Craig

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas 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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Musgrove Law Firm, P.C.

4.5
8 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas 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

C. Bruce Willis II
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Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett, P.C

5.0
9 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas 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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Griffith Davison

4.6
13 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys that understand your business.

  • Estate Planning LawyersConstruction Law, Construction Litigation, and 91 more

Christopher D. Atwell
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The Hale Law Firm, P.C.

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers

  • Compassionate counsel when you need it most!

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Medicaid, and 68 more

  • Free Consultation

Reagan Smith
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The Ashmore Law Firm, P.C.

4.7
63 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers3 awards

  • Our Dallas law firm handles all matters related to probate, estate planning, and family law matters.We strive to provide cost conscious collaboration among our team of attorneys to... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 44 more

  • Free Consultation

Joseph Ashmore Jr.
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North Texas Family Lawyers

5.0
5 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 0 lawyers2 awards

  • Denton County Family Law Attorneys Committed to Helping People Start New Lives.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Wills, and 48 more

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Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP

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  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers1 award

  • Our values are reflected in the quality of our legal work, the results we achieve and loyalty of our clients.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Advance Directives, and 43 more

Geoffrey Binney
Partner
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Law Office of Andrea Winters, P.C.

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Andrea Winters, P.C. is a boutique law firm located in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to providing caring and professional legal representation to our clients.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate and Estate Administration, Business Entity Planning, and 1 more

Andrea Winters
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Norred Law, PLLC

4.7
50 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers4 awards

  • We do hard things. Intellectual Property - patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets; Bankruptcy - Chapter 7, 13 and 11 (both personal and business), and Adversary Proceedings;... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Personal Bankruptcy, and 47 more

Christopher Chad Lampe
Attorney
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Hargrave Law, P.C.

4.7
27 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Trained By The Big Guys, Working For The Little Guys. Hargrave Law Is A Well Reputed Firm in North and East Texas representing clients in Family Law, Real Estate, Will and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Probate, and 131 more

Earl A. Hargrave
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Law Offices of Brian H. Fant, P.C.

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Specializing in accident and injury cases-we can help you seek justice

  • Estate Planning LawyersAutomobile Accidents and Injuries, Personal Injury, and 40 more

Brian Fant
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Wisener Nunnally Roth & Higgins, LLP

5.0
3 Reviews

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Business Commercial Law, Labor Employment

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Business Litigation, and 10 more

Jacob Higgins
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R. J. Watts, II

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Sunnyvale, TX and Dallas County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersPractice Emphasis In Estate Planning, Probate Administration, and 7 more

R. J. Watts II
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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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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 I get control over my father's estate if I live in a different estate than he does?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
It depends upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the following: Whether he left a Will naming you as his personal representative. If he left a Will naming you, the answer is probably yes, assuming you meet all state law requirement. If he names another person, then the answer is probably not. If he did not leave a Will, it again depends upon state law. In Nevada, a personal representative who is not named in a Will cannot serve without an in state co-personal representative. Some states do not have a residency requirement.
It depends upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the following: Whether he left a Will naming you as his personal representative. If he left a Will naming you, the answer is probably yes, assuming you meet all state law requirement. If he names another person, then the answer is probably not. If he did not leave a Will, it again depends upon state law. In Nevada, a personal representative who is not named in a Will cannot serve without an in state co-personal representative. Some states do not have a residency requirement.
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When you become an administrator of an estate, how do you know your duties?

Jonathan W. Barlow
Answered by attorney Jonathan W. Barlow
Estate Planning lawyer at Clear Counsel Law Group
If you, as the Administrator, are represented by an attorney then your attorney should properly advise you about your duties. If you feel like your attorney has not properly advised you, you should feel free to contact your attorney and express that you are feeling unsure about your duties and responsibilities as Administrator. If you are still not satisfied after speaking with your attorney, you might be well-served to consult with another attorney. Unfortunately, some attorneys advertise that they practice probate law, when the reality is that they do so very infrequently and are not as familiar with probate law as they should be. You should ensure that your probate attorney is experienced in probate law and that probate is a main practice area, not just an occasional practice area. If you are not represented by an attorney, you are responsible to understand your duties and responsibilities on your own. In Clark County, Nevada, the Court will not provide you with any documents or forms describing your duties. Title 12 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (Chapters 132-156) governs probate law and procedure in Nevada. You should review and become familiar with the requirements of these Chapters, though this may be a daunting task for a non-attorney. Accepting the position of Administrator requires you to perform your duties properly, whether you are represented by an attorney or not. If you fail to perform your duties properly, you could subject yourself to personal liability for any harm caused to the estate. Though it is possible to perform your role as Administrator without an attorney, you would be well-served to retain an experienced probate attorney who will help you understand your duties and responsibilities and will ensure that the probate administration is performed properly and quickly.
If you, as the Administrator, are represented by an attorney then your attorney should properly advise you about your duties. If you feel like your attorney has not properly advised you, you should feel free to contact your attorney and express that you are feeling unsure about your duties and responsibilities as Administrator. If you are still not satisfied after speaking with your attorney, you might be well-served to consult with another attorney. Unfortunately, some attorneys advertise that they practice probate law, when the reality is that they do so very infrequently and are not as familiar with probate law as they should be. You should ensure that your probate attorney is experienced in probate law and that probate is a main practice area, not just an occasional practice area. If you are not represented by an attorney, you are responsible to understand your duties and responsibilities on your own. In Clark County, Nevada, the Court will not provide you with any documents or forms describing your duties. Title 12 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (Chapters 132-156) governs probate law and procedure in Nevada. You should review and become familiar with the requirements of these Chapters, though this may be a daunting task for a non-attorney. Accepting the position of Administrator requires you to perform your duties properly, whether you are represented by an attorney or not. If you fail to perform your duties properly, you could subject yourself to personal liability for any harm caused to the estate. Though it is possible to perform your role as Administrator without an attorney, you would be well-served to retain an experienced probate attorney who will help you understand your duties and responsibilities and will ensure that the probate administration is performed properly and quickly.
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What do I do if my mother has passed without signing over a power of attorney?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
In light of the fact your mother is deceased, she no longer has the power to execute a power of attorney to anyone. Powers of attorney prepared during life, die when the maker of the power dies.
In light of the fact your mother is deceased, she no longer has the power to execute a power of attorney to anyone. Powers of attorney prepared during life, die when the maker of the power dies.
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