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Probate Attorney in Houston
Lost a Loved One and Need a Houston Probate Attorney That Can Help You Settle The Estate Efficiently and Lift the Stress and Burden of This Complex and Intimidating Process From Your Shoulders?
We Know We’re Not The Only Probate Lawyer In Houston, And We Know You May Be Searching For The Right Attorney To Help You. We’re Different. For Decades We Have Successfully Handled A Lot Of Probate Situations, Probably Similar To Yours. We Do Not Complicate Plans For Extra Billing, Really Care, And Keep Our Focus On The Best Interests Of You & Your Family. Here At Your Legacy Legal Care, We Put Families First From Birth To Death.
Why Choose Your Legacy Legal Care for Your Probate Case?
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Highly Reviewed & Rated – Highly rated with 150+ reviews on Google. See Some of our client reviews below. 5-star, Superb rating on respected legal site AVVO.
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You Can Trust Us – We are trustworthy as well as knowledgeable and want nothing more than to help you plan successfully for the secure future of you and your family.
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We Make Sure You Are Comfortable – We understand that Probate has emotional, sometimes stressful, components, and we are ready to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
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We Make Sure You Are Heard – We are aware that your case is unique and will listen carefully to make sure all of your personal concerns are addressed effectively and efficiently. You are never just another client to us – our attorneys are dedicated to treating your family as we treat our own.
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We Guide You Through The Process – Let our experienced team help guide you through the whole process, give you the options available to you and create the proper estate planning tools to address your goals.
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Experienced Estate Attorney – With years of combined experience, Kim Hegwood has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996.
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Virtual & In-Person Appointments Available – We make ourselves available to you in person, and online for your convenience.
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No Obligation Strategy Session – There is no pressure to retain us after your first strategy session. We look forward to working with you if/when you are ready.
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Why Clients Hire Us for Probate (Estate Administration)
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Reduce Your Stress
Why guess, or hope you are not doing things incorrectly? We know the process, and we often carry the burden, so you do not have to worry throughout the process. -
Your Reputation Can Be at Stake
If you were named the executor, you must act in the estate’s and heirs’ best interest. If you fail in your duty, don’t pay taxes when due, or forget to keep heirs informed, you can be liable personally. An attorney ensures you do things properly. -
Savings and Speed
Minimizes court supervision of the executor and saves money by reducing or eliminating amounts the deceased owes creditors. Expedites the sale of real and personal property and saves legal fees for the court to confirm the sale. It is not uncommon that the investment in a Probate attorney more than pays for itself, and the estate ends up having more money than it otherwise would have. -
When Estate Assets are Complicated
Certain assets such as real estate, art, or a business can create complications or additional steps like obtaining appraisals and protecting and insuring the asset. We have handled many of these situations in the past to help maximize what the heirs received.
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If You Don’t Know the Laws or Paperwork
Probate laws, and the forms used, are written in a detailed and hard-to-understand language. Many things in Probate are not intuitive. Also, they must be achieved in a particular order. Failure to properly and timely accomplish tasks could cause you to be liable personally or, at a minimum, cause delays. -
To Avoid or Minimize Family Disputes
Family members may simply disagree on how to handle inherited property. These issues are often minimized or avoided altogether when a lawyer is involved. -
For Protection
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Allows You to Focus on Your Family and Job
If you have little free time, getting help from a law firm saves you time.
What are the typical steps in the Texas probate process?
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Identifying the estate’s assets, securing them, and valuing them.
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Opening probate in the deceased’s county of residence.
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Identifying the deceased’s heirs if they had no will.
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Informing creditors that the estate administration is underway.
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Reviewing, approving, and denying creditor claims.
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Paying any outstanding taxes owed on the estate.
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Transferring the assets that remain to the beneficiaries and heirs of the deceased’s estate.
Our Houston probate lawyer at Your Legacy Legal Care, empathizes with your situation. We will do everything in our power to make the legal process as short and straightforward as possible so you can heal in peace. We understand that probate and estate administration isn’t just business – it’s personal.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
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When Is Probate Necessary?
If the deceased’s property was not jointly owned or in a trust, the estate must go through probate for these assets to be transferred to the beneficiaries. Probate will also be necessary if there is no will or beneficiary designations. Assets that commonly go through probate are real estate or vehicles titled solely in the deceased’s name and the portion of a property that the deceased shared with a “tenant in common.” When probate is necessary, the Executor’s job is to open the case in probate court and see it through to its conclusion. The probate court will appoint an individual to serve in that capacity if there is no will and no named Executor.
Documents Needed for Probate In Houston, Texas
As your probate attorney, we will ensure you have all the necessary documents and financial information to streamline the probate process.
These documents include the following:
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Original will (Last Will and Testament) of the deceased
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All official papers regarding the deceased’s assets, investments, real estate holdings, bank accounts, and personal property
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Death certificate
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Trust agreements
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Divorce decree (if applicable)
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Retirement plan documents
Understanding that no two probate cases are identical, we are experienced with and prepared to handle all types of contingencies. Even if your loved one died without a will, we would work hard to ensure their property distribution wishes are followed while still following state and federal guidelines for probate law.
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Actual Words Clients Have Used to Describe Us & Their Experience:
“Your Legacy Legal Care is by far the most attentive and professional group I have ever dealt with in my 76 years. The entire group of the firm got involved in helping me through my estate planning - to name a few I want to gratefully thank Meghna Patel, Taylor Alvarez, Susan Suniga, Kathleen Rhodes, and the attorney who guided me through this process - Kim Hegwood. It is with great pleasure. I recommend this firm.”
If these are the things you are looking for in an Attorney to help protect your family and your legacy, contact our offices today!
Our Location
We help families locally within and around Houston when they need to handle issues or an estate for a family member within the state.
Locally families seek our help from Galveston County, Harris County, Brazoria County, Matagorda County and throughout Houston.
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