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February 27, 2010
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It Is Not Wise To Handle Probate Without A Lawyer
Probate is a very complicated and formal process. There are no requirements to use a lawyer, but it is not wise to do so. Even the smallest detail that is missed or left out can cause everything to come to a halt, exposing everyone to liability.

 



When you spend your life thinking about work, or your children and family, it can be tough to properly plan for your wishes after death. And if you don't make the time to write a will, your family will be forced to deal with a messy and lengthier probate process.With the help of a probate attorney from San Antonio, you can write and file a will that clearly defines your wishes.

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Not having a will can be dangerous in <state> that's because San Antonio laws will be used to determine who gets your property by default. Usually, your property will be distributed based on how the state thinks most people will want it done. That means property usually goes to your spouse or children and then to other family members.

That can be a hassle if you have other plans in mind. San Antonio probate lawyers can help you transfer your wishes onto a will that clearly spells out your wishes to your executor. An executor is a person who is responsible for proving the will is valid, finding the dead person’s property, appraising the property, paying debts and taxes, and distributing left over property according to the person’s probate will.

Setting up a living trust may be one way to avoid the probate process. But it must still follow certain San Antonio laws. Be sure to contact a probate lawyer in San Antonio who can inform you of your rights.

San Antonio Probate lawyers can also help you with:

  • Estate Planning
  • Last Will and Testament
  • Living Will
  • Power of Attorney
  • Trust Planning
  • Asset Protection
  • Special Needs Trusts

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San Antonio External Sites    
 
 

Fifth Circuit Library, US Court of Appeals
Texas Statutory Probate Courts http://www.courts.state.tx.us/trial/probate.asp. Texas Municipal Courts http://www.courts.state.tx.us/trial/municour.a

 


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Latest news about probate cases in San Antonio and nationwide:

Attorney General Corbett Files Second Suit Alleging "Living Trust" Sales Scheme
Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that a second civil lawsuit has been filed against the operators of a living trust sales scheme, who a...
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PROBATE LAW APPROVED IN MASSECHUSETTS
 Chief Justice Dunphy has announced that Chief Justice for Administration and Management Robert A. Mulligan approved Standing Order 1-06, ...
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More Than Half Of College Seniors Have Debt And 38 Percent Delay Buying A Home Due To Student Loan Debt
INDIANAPOLIS – Today Indiana House members passed Senate Bill 459, which contains an amendment offered by State Rep. Trent Van Haaften (D-Mount Ver...
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Probate Terms

 
 


Today's Terms

Guardian

Definition:
A person or entity who is appointed by the court to exercise many powers for the care of an incapacitated person, the person's estate, or both.

Heir

Definition:
Those persons, including a spouse who are entitled to the property of a decedent when the decedent has left no valid will.

Attorney-in-fact

Definition:
This person receives the powers allocated in a power of attorney, such as a right to handle another person's financial matters.

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  • Last Will and Testament
  • Living Will
  • Power of Attorney
  • Trust Planning
  • Asset Protection
  • Special Needs Trusts

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  • Amarillo
  • Arlington
  • Austin
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  • Brownsville
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  • Carrollton
  • College Station
  • Cypress
  • Dallas
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  • Fort Worth
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  • Irving
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  • League City
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  • Mcallen
  • Mesquite
  • Mission
  • New Braunfels
  • North Richland Hills
  • Palestine
  • Pasadena
  • Pharr
  • Plano
  • Richardson
  • Richmond
  • Round Rock
  • San Antonio
  • San Benito
  • San Marcos
  • Seguin
  • Spring
  • Sugar Land
  • Victoria
  • Weslaco


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