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Levin & Atwood, LLP
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Kenneth Allan Krohn

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Estate, Estate Planning, Wills & Probate

My practice focuses on estate planning and litigating complex trust, estate and guardianship disputes. With over 20 years of civil trial and appellate... (more)

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800-809-8670

1210 W. Clay Street, Houston, TX 77019

Kay J. Hamilton

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Estate

We fight for our clients!

Kietha "Kay" J. Hamilton is a practicing lawyer in the state of Texas. Attorney Hamilton received her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center i... (more)

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832-699-8769

700 Milam Street, Houston, TX 77002

Charlie Henke

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Civil Rights, Estate Planning, Federal Appellate Practice, Intellectual Property, Commercial Real Estate

Board Certified Business and Probate Litigator

Charlie Henke is the founding partner of Henke Law Firm, LLP, the predecessor to Henke, Williams & Boll, LLP. The firm was founded in 1992. His practi... (more)

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800-971-0870

2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019

Eraka Childs

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Divorce & Family Law, Estate, Real Estate

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281-912-9128

440 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002

John O. Yow

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Estate, Wills & Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts

John O. Yow, PLLC has a thorough understanding of Texas law. I work hard to help you get the best possible results. Our first priority is providing... (more)

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800-661-8270

3100 Weslayan Street, Houston, TX 77027

Eleanor Glencora Curry

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Estate, Business, Intellectual Property

Eleanor “Cori” Curry is an entrepreneur and attorney with a passion for entrepreneurship and community. As a graduate of the illustrious Florida A... (more)

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281-433-2355

2000 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002

Ross Booth Reifel

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Criminal, Accident & Injury, Estate, Business, Timeshare

Attorney Reifel is a practicing lawyer in the state of Texas.

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800-913-5160

4801 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77056

Charles A. Crocker

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Estate, Wills & Probate, Trusts, Estate Planning, Wills

My name is Charles A. Crocker. As an attorney, I have provided legal services to the greater Houston area since 1965. My law firm is a specialized civ... (more)

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800-884-5920

1770 Saint James Place, Houston, TX 77056

Elizabeth Amelia Taylor

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Accident & Injury, Estate

Elizabeth Taylor has dedicated her career to protecting the rights of victims. Her aggressive approach and skills in navigating complex legal issues h... (more)

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832-389-1080

2656 S Loop W, Houston, TX 77054

Elliott M. Cin

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Estate Planning, Accident & Injury, Social Security -- Disability, Mass Torts, Estate

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832-741-4638

10101 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77096

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NET ESTATE

The value of all property owned at death less liabilities or debts.

CURATOR

See conservator.

PROVING A WILL

Convincing a probate court that a document is truly the deceased person's will. Usually this is a simple formality that the executor or administrator easily sat... (more...)

Convincing a probate court that a document is truly the deceased person's will. Usually this is a simple formality that the executor or administrator easily satisfies by showing that the will was signed and dated by the deceased person in front of two or more witnesses. When the will is holographic -- that is, completely handwritten by the deceased and not witnessed, it is still valid in many states if the executor can produce relatives and friends to testify that the handwriting is that of the deceased.

PREDECEASED SPOUSE

In the law of wills, a spouse who dies before the will maker while still married to him or her.

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.

LAPSE

Under a will, the failure of a gift of property. A gift lapses when the beneficiary dies before the person who made the will, and no alternate has been named. S... (more...)

Under a will, the failure of a gift of property. A gift lapses when the beneficiary dies before the person who made the will, and no alternate has been named. Some states have anti-lapse statutes, which prevent gifts to relatives of the deceased person from lapsing unless the relative has no heirs of his or her own. A lapsed gift becomes part of the residuary estate.

SECONDARY MEANING

In trademark law, a mark that is not inherently distinctive becomes protected after developing a 'secondary meaning': great public recognition through long use ... (more...)

In trademark law, a mark that is not inherently distinctive becomes protected after developing a 'secondary meaning': great public recognition through long use and exposure in the marketplace. For example, though first names are not generally considered inherently distinctive, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream has become so well known that it is now entitled to maximum trademark protection.

MINERAL RIGHTS

An ownership interest in the minerals contained in a particular parcel of land, with or without ownership of the surface of the land. The owner of mineral right... (more...)

An ownership interest in the minerals contained in a particular parcel of land, with or without ownership of the surface of the land. The owner of mineral rights is usually entitled to either take the minerals from the land himself or receive a royalty from the party that actually extracts the minerals.

CREDIT SHELTER TRUST

See AB trust.

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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SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Estate of Tyner

In re Estate of Rhea

In re Estate of Gaines

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