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Weslaco 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).

Law Office of Michael J. Daley, PLLC

5.0
11 Reviews

  • Serving Weslaco, TX and Hidalgo County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Attorney At Law

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Brock Guerra Strandmo Dimaline Jones, P.C.

4.8
11 Reviews

  • Serving Weslaco, TX and Hidalgo County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 15 lawyers2 awards

  • For over 60 years, members of AV rated Brock Guerra Strandmo Dimaline Jones, P.C. have beenpracticing law throughout Central and South Texas, focusing almost exclusively on state... Read More

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Kanon Lillemon
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Law Office of Kurt Stephen P.L.L.C.

4.8
1 Review

  • Serving Weslaco, TX and Hidalgo County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

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Jones, Galligan, Key & Lozano, L.L.P.

  • 2300 West Pike Boulevard, Weslaco, TX 78596-5640

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  • Weslaco, TX 78599

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  • 1210 W. Expwy. 83, Ste. A, Weslaco, TX 78596

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  • 134 W 5th St., Weslaco, TX 78596

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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?

Jonathan W. Barlow
Answered by attorney Jonathan W. Barlow
Estate Planning lawyer at Clear Counsel Law Group
In Nevada, a non-Nevada resident can serve as the personal representative of an estate in one of two ways. First, if there is a will that designates you to serve as the executor of the will, then you can serve as the executor of the will even if you do not live in Nevada. Second, if there is no will you can be appointed to serve as administrator of the estate but you will be required to have a Nevada resident serve with you as a co-administrator. In either situation, you will have to be otherwise qualified to serve, which means that you are an adult, that you do not have a disqualifying felony conviction, and that you do not have a conflict of interest or other reason that would make you unqualified to serve. In addition, if there is no will the Nevada statutes have a priority list of who is entitled to serve as the administrator of the estate. If there are individuals who have a higher priority to serve, you may not be entitled to serve if that person has also petitioned the court to be appointed. In any situation, it is important to consult with an experienced probate lawyer who practices primarily in probate law to ensure that you receive the best advice. An experienced probate lawyer will be able to guide you through all of these issues and ensure that your ability to serve as personal representative of the estate is protected.
In Nevada, a non-Nevada resident can serve as the personal representative of an estate in one of two ways. First, if there is a will that designates you to serve as the executor of the will, then you can serve as the executor of the will even if you do not live in Nevada. Second, if there is no will you can be appointed to serve as administrator of the estate but you will be required to have a Nevada resident serve with you as a co-administrator. In either situation, you will have to be otherwise qualified to serve, which means that you are an adult, that you do not have a disqualifying felony conviction, and that you do not have a conflict of interest or other reason that would make you unqualified to serve. In addition, if there is no will the Nevada statutes have a priority list of who is entitled to serve as the administrator of the estate. If there are individuals who have a higher priority to serve, you may not be entitled to serve if that person has also petitioned the court to be appointed. In any situation, it is important to consult with an experienced probate lawyer who practices primarily in probate law to ensure that you receive the best advice. An experienced probate lawyer will be able to guide you through all of these issues and ensure that your ability to serve as personal representative of the estate is protected.
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What does it mean to go through probate?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
You may not need to go through probate. Contact a lawyer and see if your uncle's estate can be resolved without probate. If probate is needed, you should hire a lawyer, although you do not need to.
You may not need to go through probate. Contact a lawyer and see if your uncle's estate can be resolved without probate. If probate is needed, you should hire a lawyer, although you do not need to.
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Under the law, once a will has gone through probate and executor is appointed, should this be sufficient to access bank accounts?

David L. Leon
Answered by attorney David L. Leon
Estate Planning lawyer at David L. Leon, P.C.
It depends on the signature card of the account. If the account is Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship (JTWROS) or Payable on Death (POD) or Transfer on Death (TOD) or has a beneficiary designation, then a death certificate should suffice. In all other cases, an order from the probate court or letters testamentary / administration would be needed. In most cases, it's just easier to give the bank what they want for their internal bookkeeping purposes (in this case a death certificate) versus trying to explain to their staff why they don't need it.
It depends on the signature card of the account. If the account is Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship (JTWROS) or Payable on Death (POD) or Transfer on Death (TOD) or has a beneficiary designation, then a death certificate should suffice. In all other cases, an order from the probate court or letters testamentary / administration would be needed. In most cases, it's just easier to give the bank what they want for their internal bookkeeping purposes (in this case a death certificate) versus trying to explain to their staff why they don't need it.
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