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Tomball 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).

Ned Gill III, Attorney at Law

4.8
64 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Ned Gill III has a long family history in Texas. He is a fourth generation Houstonian and a sixth generation Texan. His great-great-great-grandfather, Abner Smith Lipscomb, was the... Read More

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John O. Yow, PLLC

5.0
7 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts and Estates, and 7 more

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John O. Yow
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Stagg and Associates, PLLC

4.9
145 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Experienced. Reputable. Responsive. Family Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney Serving Houston, Texas Since 2002

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R. Nicole Stagg
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Myres & Associates, PLLC

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • PROTECTING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND FINANCIAL ASSETS FOR OVER 35 YEARS

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Caroline Weitz
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Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis LLP

4.7
14 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • A Woodlands based firm with "downtown" experience. More than 47 years experience in probate, estate and litigation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate/Disputes, and 6 more

Steven C. Earl
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The Law Office of Larry P. Smith

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Wills, Probate, Real Estate, Business Law, Business/Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Divorce, Powers Of Attorney, Deeds, Contracts, Leases, Marital Agreements, Child Support,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Probate, and 37 more

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Larry P. Smith
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Law Offices of Craig Seldin PLLC

5.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Aggressive trial representation. Will not jeopardize the client's case with a quick plea. Not intimidated by the District attorney. Will fight for your constitutional rights!... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Trial Practice in all State and Federal Courts, Business Transactions and Litigation, and 299 more

Craig Seldin
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1-800 The Wolf Accident Attorneys

5.0
5 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • The Siddique Firm is proud to represent victims of Personal Injury, and our expert attorneys will work tirelessly to secure the justice that you deserve. Call Now for a Free Case... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accident, and 10 more

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Aaron Siddique
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Lobman, Carnahan, Batt, Angelle & Nader A Professional Corporation

4.6
31 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers1 award

  • In 1979 Edward Lobman and Burt Carnahan founded the law firm of Lobman, Carnahan, Batt, Angelle & Nader. Located in the central business districts of New Orleans, Louisiana and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Trial Practice, and 43 more

David V. Batt
Senior Partner
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Swain Law Firm, P.C.

5.0
7 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Swain Law Firm, P. C., is a Houston based law firm concentrating its practice in Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Trust Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Real Estate, and 46 more

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S. Tyler Swain
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Law Office of Sharon C. Stodghill

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Board Certified Estate Planning and Probate Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Guardianship, and 4 more

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Sharon C. Stodghill
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Law Office of Mike Aduddell

5.0
37 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • For more than 37 years I have strived to help Texans resolve family law matters and defend against criminal charges. I have a deep understanding of how the system works and move... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 20 more

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Mike Aduddell
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Shelly A. Merchant

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  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Modification Orders, Adoption Law, Prenuptial Agreements, Child Support, Paternity, Mediation, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney &... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 12 more

Shelly A. Merchant
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Law Office of Maria Lowry, PLLC

4.1
23 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Dedicated Houston Family Attorney. Call Today.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 18 more

Maria Lowry
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Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.

4.8
118 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers4 awards

  • Laura Dale & Associates, is a full-service family law firm providing representation in domestic family law and international divorce, custody, and child abduction cases. We take a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 53 more

Liza Greene
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Murrah & Killough, PLLC

4.9
43 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced Senior Business Law Attorneys To Help Your Business GrowOur approach to the law allows businesses to obtain all of the benefits of experienced in-house business counsel... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Business and Commercial Litigation, and 2 more

Kathleen Witkovski
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Riddle & Butts, LLP

5.0
44 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Honoring your faith and trust in us by providing peace of mind and security through estate planning, estate administration, and asset protection strategies.

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Michael Riddle
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The Law Office of James H. Taylor

5.0
9 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Boutique Civil Law Firm specializing in Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation; Wills, Trusts, and Probate; Family Law; and comprehensive corporate counsel for small businesses... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Tax Issues, Living Wills, and 37 more

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James H. Taylor
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Law Office of Michele O'Brien, P.C.

5.0
3 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • BOARD CERTIFIED IN ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE

  • Estate Planning LawyersFinancial Planning, Trust Law, and 15 more

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Michele N. O'Brien
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Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P.

4.6
41 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 25 lawyers2 awards

  • Formed over seventy years ago on Galveston Island, Texas, Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P., one of the largest law firms based in Galveston, has grown from a three lawyer practice... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, and 8 more

Meredith Bates
Partner
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Ace Law

4.8
80 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Ace Law, led by Kevin Acevedo—a Texas trial lawyer with more than a decade of courtroom experience—focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. The firm pursues full... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Auto Accidents, and 8 more

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Patricia A. Cantu
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Bragg Law PC

5.0
125 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Caring, personalized legal services that put you and your family first. Let us handle all your probate & estate planning needs so you can focus on your family. Call now to... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Wills, and 29 more

Melanie Bragg
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Law Offices of Bryan Fagan

4.7
687 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 30 lawyers4 awards

  • Our mission is to be advisors and advocates for families before, during, and after divorce, with a passionate and intelligent devotion to excellence. Don't face this process... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Adoption, and 20 more

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Brittney Scene Archie
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Boswell Law Firm, PLLC

3.8
16 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Boswell Law Firm, PLLC was founded to provide clients in Houston and nearby communities with the personalized focus and careful attention that that their cases deserve. In... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Cases, and 22 more

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Duana Boswell-Loechel
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Bailey & Galyen, Attorneys at Law

3.7
79 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris 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 11 more

  • Free Consultation

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Paul Kennedy
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McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel A Professional Corporation

4.7
77 Reviews

  • Serving Tomball, TX and Harris County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. was established in its current form by V.W. McLeod, Robert Alexander, Ben Powel and Ervin A. Apffel, Jr. in 1965. The firm is known... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Trial Practice, and 24 more

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Genevieve Bacak McGarvey
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Clifton Dodson Sortino, L.L.P.

  • 500 W. Main St., Tomball, TX 77375

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Gallagher & Stull

  • 312 High St., Tomball, TX 77375

The Bolton Law Firm, PC

  • 990 Village Square Dr. Suite G-1100, Tomball, TX 77375

Pilgrim Law Office

  • 211 Commerce Street, Tomball, TX 77375

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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.

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

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Answered by attorney Charles Richard Perry (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Charles R. Perry
Yes. There is no law requiring that the executor or administrator of the estate be a California resident. The Court will look at the directive in your father's will in order to determine who should be the executor; and will look at the controlling California statute as to who should be the estate's administrator if there is no will. You should contact a probate lawyer in California to assist you in this matter, and provide you with guidance as to whether it is appropriate for you to be named in charge of your father's estate. The fact that you do not live in California, however, is not an automatic barrier here.
Yes. There is no law requiring that the executor or administrator of the estate be a California resident. The Court will look at the directive in your father's will in order to determine who should be the executor; and will look at the controlling California statute as to who should be the estate's administrator if there is no will. You should contact a probate lawyer in California to assist you in this matter, and provide you with guidance as to whether it is appropriate for you to be named in charge of your father's estate. The fact that you do not live in California, however, is not an automatic barrier here.
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My father died, will my mother get his entire estate?

Kimberly Demetrice French
Answered by attorney Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Kimberly D. Moss, PLLC
I think it's useful to discuss the different between what happens when someone does have a will, and when someone doesn't. In Texas, a person who dies without a will is known as "intestate." In that case, with your father's set of facts, the rule is that if he died intestate and had no other children outside of his marriage to your mother, your mother would indeed take everything upon his death. Because your father had a will, this default rule does not apply. The details and contents of your father's will determine what you are indeed entitled to. If your mother has begun the probate process, she will be required to submit an original version of his will to the court where it will then be made public. You can then see what his will said by looking up the case information online (available in many of the larger counties in Texas) or by contacting the county clerk's office. It appears as though your father made provisions for you in his will, but it's a good idea to consult a local attorney experienced in probate matters to discuss the specifics of your case. That way you'll have all of the information you need to decide how to move forward. Good luck.
I think it's useful to discuss the different between what happens when someone does have a will, and when someone doesn't. In Texas, a person who dies without a will is known as "intestate." In that case, with your father's set of facts, the rule is that if he died intestate and had no other children outside of his marriage to your mother, your mother would indeed take everything upon his death. Because your father had a will, this default rule does not apply. The details and contents of your father's will determine what you are indeed entitled to. If your mother has begun the probate process, she will be required to submit an original version of his will to the court where it will then be made public. You can then see what his will said by looking up the case information online (available in many of the larger counties in Texas) or by contacting the county clerk's office. It appears as though your father made provisions for you in his will, but it's a good idea to consult a local attorney experienced in probate matters to discuss the specifics of your case. That way you'll have all of the information you need to decide how to move forward. Good luck.
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Am I responsible for the bills that belonged to my deceased mother?

Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Answered by attorney Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Estate Planning lawyer at Horn & Johnsen SC
Your mother's estate is responsible for paying her debts. If there are insufficient assets in her estate to pay all of her debts, unless the debt is joint such as a co-signed loan, you have no personal obligation to pay for your mother's debts. Some creditors and collection agencies will imply that you as a relative have a legal obligation to pay; however, this is a collection tactic and is simply untrue. Where the estate is insolvent, Wisconsin Statutes section 859.25 specifies the priority in which debts and expenses are to be applied: 1. Costs and expenses of administering the estate. 2. Reasonable funeral and burial expenses. 3. Provisions for the family under certain limited circumstances. 4. Reasonable and necessary expenses of the last sickness, including compensation of persons attending your mother. 5. All debts and taxes owed to the government. 6. Wages due to employees earned within 3 months before the date of death. 7. Property assigned to a surviving spouse. 8. All other claims. You should explain to your mother's creditors that there are no assets in her estate available to pay and supply any documentation requested by the State of Wisconsin with regard to her nursing home care expenses.
Your mother's estate is responsible for paying her debts. If there are insufficient assets in her estate to pay all of her debts, unless the debt is joint such as a co-signed loan, you have no personal obligation to pay for your mother's debts. Some creditors and collection agencies will imply that you as a relative have a legal obligation to pay; however, this is a collection tactic and is simply untrue. Where the estate is insolvent, Wisconsin Statutes section 859.25 specifies the priority in which debts and expenses are to be applied: 1. Costs and expenses of administering the estate. 2. Reasonable funeral and burial expenses. 3. Provisions for the family under certain limited circumstances. 4. Reasonable and necessary expenses of the last sickness, including compensation of persons attending your mother. 5. All debts and taxes owed to the government. 6. Wages due to employees earned within 3 months before the date of death. 7. Property assigned to a surviving spouse. 8. All other claims. You should explain to your mother's creditors that there are no assets in her estate available to pay and supply any documentation requested by the State of Wisconsin with regard to her nursing home care expenses.
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