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Andrew V. Howard, PC
1717 Mckinney Ave Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75202» view map
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Attorney Andrew Howard is dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients and will stop at nothing to ensure they are treated fairly in court.

214-226-1848
1. Andrew Howard Dallas, TX
  Attorney at Law - TX, 1995
  Regent University J.D. 1995
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Andrew Vincent Howard

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Estate Planning, Family Law, Criminal, Business, Estate

Andrew Howard is a practicing attorney in the state of Texas specializing in Accident & Injury, Divorce & Family Law, and Criminal Defense. Mr. Howard... (more)

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214-226-1848

2001 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

Bruce Alford

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Estate, Business

Bruce Alford is the founding lawyer of the Alford Law Firm and has been licensed in Texas in 1987. The Alford Law Firm is admitted to all Texas state ... (more)

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214-238-9214

5944 Luther Lane, Dallas, TX 75225

Dennis Ray Croman

Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Car Accident, Estate, Social Security

Dennis R. Croman has more than 50 years of legal experience representing clients in a wide variety of legal matters, including criminal defense, famil... (more)

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972-887-3072

4425 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062

Elliott E. Burdette

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Estate, Wills & Probate

Elliott has practiced for decades in the area of wills, trusts, estates, guardianships, and probate. He routinely prepares living trusts, wills and ha... (more)

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800-648-3940

14801 Quorum Road, Dallas, TX 75254

Forrest W. Wagner

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Divorce & Family Law, Estate, Power of Attorney

Board certified in Family Law since December, 1988.

Forrest W. “Bill” Wagner is a family law attorney certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as board certified in the area of family la... (more)

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800-824-8850

522 E Avenue K, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

George S. McKearin

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Estate, Wills & Probate, Trusts, Divorce & Family Law, Power of Attorney

George McKearin is a practicing lawyer in the state of Texas. He received his J.D. from Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law in 1969.

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972-889-3825

1901 N Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75080

John Richard Vermillion

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Trusts, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Veterans' Affairs

John R. Vermillion works as an estate planning and probate attorney and is licensed to practice in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. A native... (more)

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800-967-3581

12655 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243

Maurice E. Klein

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Real Estate, Estate, Lawsuit & Dispute, Business, Power of Attorney

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800-916-3071

5000 Quorum Dr., Dallas, TX 75254

Michael E. Robinson

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Accident & Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate, Real Estate, Litigation

Michael E. (Mike) Robinson is an experienced litigation attorney concentrating in commercial and residential real estate, legal malpractice and client... (more)

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800-929-4151

2704 Sherrill Park Ct, Richardson, TX 75082

Natalie Plummer

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Criminal, Accident & Injury, Divorce & Family Law, Business, Estate

Attorney Natalie Plummer - formerly Attorney Natalie Reed My goal is simple. I will do my best and fight my hardest to meet your needs. Whether y... (more)

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800-835-9701

445 E. FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

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ADMINISTRATION (OF AN ESTATE)

The court-supervised distribution of the probate estate of a deceased person. If there is a will that names an executor, that person manages the distribution. I... (more...)

The court-supervised distribution of the probate estate of a deceased person. If there is a will that names an executor, that person manages the distribution. If not, the court appoints someone, who is generally known as the administrator. In some states, the person is called the 'personal representative' in either instance.

ESTATE TAXES

Taxes imposed by the state or federal government on property as it passes from the dead to the living. All property you own, whatever the form of ownership, and... (more...)

Taxes imposed by the state or federal government on property as it passes from the dead to the living. All property you own, whatever the form of ownership, and whether or not it goes through probate after your death, is subject to federal estate tax. Currently, however, federal estate tax is due only if your property is worth at least $2 million when you die. The estate tax is scheduled to be repealed for one year, in 2010, but Congress will probably make the repeal (or a very high exempt amount) permanent. Any property left to a surviving spouse (if he or she is a U.S. citizen) or a tax-exempt charity is exempt from federal estate taxes. Many states now also impose their own estate taxes or inheritance taxes.

FAILURE OF ISSUE

A situation in which a person dies without children who could have inherited her property.

PER STIRPES

Under a will, a method of determining who inherits property when a joint beneficiary has died before the willmaker, leaving living children of his or her own. F... (more...)

Under a will, a method of determining who inherits property when a joint beneficiary has died before the willmaker, leaving living children of his or her own. For example, Fred leaves his house jointly to his son Alan and his daughter Julie. But Alan dies before Fred, leaving two young children. If Fred's will states that heirs of a deceased beneficiary are to receive the property 'per stirpes,' Julie will receive one-half of the property, and Alan's two children will share his half in equal shares (through Alan by right of representation). If, on the other hand, Fred's will states that the property is to be divided per capita, Julie and the two grandchildren will each take a third.

ENTITY

An organization, institution or being that has its own existence for legal or tax purposes. An entity is often an organization with an existence separate from i... (more...)

An organization, institution or being that has its own existence for legal or tax purposes. An entity is often an organization with an existence separate from its individual members--for example, a corporation, partnership, trust, estate or government agency. The entity is treated like a person; it can function legally, be sued, and make decisions through agents.

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX

A federal tax imposed on money placed in a generation-skipping trust. Currently, there is a $1 million exemption to the GSTT; that is, each person may leave $1 ... (more...)

A federal tax imposed on money placed in a generation-skipping trust. Currently, there is a $1 million exemption to the GSTT; that is, each person may leave $1 million in a generation-skipping trust free of this tax. The GSST is imposed when the middle-generation beneficiaries die and the property is transferred to the third-generation beneficiaries. Every dollar over $1 million is subject to the highest existing estate tax rate--currently 55%--at the time the GSTT tax is applied.

AB TRUST

A trust that allows couples to reduce or avoid estate taxes. Each spouse puts his or her property in an AB trust. When the first spouse dies, his or her half of... (more...)

A trust that allows couples to reduce or avoid estate taxes. Each spouse puts his or her property in an AB trust. When the first spouse dies, his or her half of the property goes to the beneficiaries named in the trust -- commonly, the grown children of the couple -- with the crucial condition that the surviving spouse has the right to use the property for life and is entitled to any income it generates. The surviving spouse may even be allowed to spend principal in certain circumstances. When the surviving spouse dies, the property passes to the trust beneficiaries. It is not considered part of the second spouse's estate for estate tax purposes. Using this kind of trust keeps the second spouse's taxable estate half the size it would be if the property were left directly to the spouse. This type of trust is also known as a bypass or credit shelter trust.

INHERIT

To receive property from someone who has died. Traditionally, the word 'inherit' applied only when one received property from a relative who died without a will... (more...)

To receive property from someone who has died. Traditionally, the word 'inherit' applied only when one received property from a relative who died without a will. Currently, however, the word is used whenever someone receives property from the estate of a deceased person.

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRUST

A trust designed to save on estate tax. The trust principal is preserved for the trust maker's grandchildren, with his or her children receiving only income fro... (more...)

A trust designed to save on estate tax. The trust principal is preserved for the trust maker's grandchildren, with his or her children receiving only income from the trust. Because the children (the middle generation) never legally own the property, it isn't subject to estate tax at their death. See generation-skipping transfer tax.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Estate of Tyner

Lacey Westbrook appeals from an adverse summary judgment rendered in the declaratory judgment action she initiated to have JW Tyner's will construed. Westbrook contends the trial court erroneously determined that she is not a beneficiary under the will, set the wrong postjudgment ...

In re Estate of Rhea

In October 2005, Charlotte and Trenton notified Charles of their intent to remove Wanda's personal property from the marital home. Charles labeled some of the possessions in the home to mark his own separate property, then left the house from November 11 through November 14. ...

In re Estate of Gaines

In eight issues, appellants argue (1) the trial court improperly disqualified Davis from serving as the independent executor because no motion to disqualify or opposition was filed, (2) the trial court erred in requiring Davis to turn over funds, (3) the trial court erred in denying ...

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Dallas County, TX Estate Lawyers

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Andrew V. Howard, PC

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Andrew Vincent Howard

Bruce Alford

Dennis Ray Croman

Elliott E. Burdette

Forrest W. Wagner

George S. McKearin

John Richard Vermillion

Maurice E. Klein

Michael E. Robinson

Natalie Plummer

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ADMINISTRATION (OF AN ESTATE)

ESTATE TAXES

FAILURE OF ISSUE

PER STIRPES

ENTITY

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX

AB TRUST

INHERIT

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRUST

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Estate of Tyner

In re Estate of Rhea

In re Estate of Gaines

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