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"Ryan & Keith genuinely care about their clients."
Ryan McCreay genuinely cares about his clients. He patiently outlined the timeline in obtaining this overage, along with ...
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"Ryan and team were very professional and empathetic regarding probating my sister's estate."
They were caring and kind all the way through the process. I highly recommend them to anyone entitled to claim leftover funds from foreclosure or who need to probate an estate for a loved one. Here is a picture of myself and my lovely sister, Karen!
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"After my Mom passed away and her house was foreclosed on, Ryan of Conscious Dealz helped me get the excess funds from the foreclosure."
He told me the amount I would receive at the beginning of the process. He also told me that I would never have to step inside of a court room, which I didn't want to due to the complex challenges of probate court. Ryan and his team worked very hard for me.
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"Keith and his team were fantastic."
Keith and his team were fantastic. We had heard horror stories of the probate process but our experience was fast and ...
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"Thank you, Keith, I truly appreciate you."
He researched my problem, consulted another expert just for a second opinion, and responded to me with the answers I needed. He is a SUPER PERSON.
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"He was responsive and found the right resources for us."
He helped my family navigate a unique probate and trust process right at the end of the year.
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"He is aggressive in court room while remaining respectful and compassionate to other lawyers and his clients."
Keith is one of the finest and technically proficient lawyers I have ever met.
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"Whenever I had a question or concern, all I had to do was call or email Keith."
Keith is very professional and was able to settle my family dispute.
- Susan
Jim Hogg County Probate Attorney
What Does A Jim Hogg County Probate Attorney Do?
Probate is the process of distributing assets and settling debts after death. When a person dies with a Will, a Jim Hogg County probate attorney will submit it to the court, along with proof of the decedent’s death.
The probate process also includes notifying creditors of the decedent’s death, as well as sending out notices to all known heirs. The process, while straightforward, can be very overwhelming, which is why many people turn to a probate attorney to assist them with this task.
What If There Is No Will?
An estate can be opened for administration without a Will in the state of Texas. There are two ways to accomplish this. Independent administration requires the heirs to agree in the beginning as to who will be appointed to serve as the administrator. Dependent administration is used when the heirs cannot agree. Both forms require several steps in order to legally distribute the assets that are not automatically distributed by law. A Jim Hogg County probate attorney is well versed in the steps required and can assist you with this.
Real property held in a joint tenancy with a right of survivorship transfers as a matter of law to the remaining tenant. To document this in the property records, the survivor can file an affidavit of survivorship. A Jim Hogg County probate attorney can help with this paperwork. Other financial assets transfer as a matter of law. Some examples include IRAs, 401(k) plans, and money held in transfer on death (TOD) or payable on death (POD) accounts.
A trust is another way to transfer property without a will. A person can set up a trust and transfer their assets to the trust. The trust is then the “owner” of the property, and continues on, even when the original owner passes away. A trust is often used to hold assets such as a family home or family farm.
Jim Hogg County probate attorney Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly, Attorneys at Law, has years of experience helping clients navigate the Texas probate process and successfully resolving even the most complex estates. Call (713) 636-5339 in Houston and (817) 442-2048 in Fort Worth today for a consultation.
Our firm provides services to clients throughout Jim Hogg County including the cities of Hebbronville, Agua Nueva, Guerra, Las Lomitas, Randado, South Fork Estates, and Thompsonville.
Success that Speaks for Itself
Case Results
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Dispute Resolved Estate Administration & Division of Assets
Resolved highly contentious ongoing dispute over father’s estate and division of assets between son and daughter.
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Dispute Resolved Estate Administration Case
Successfully resolved case between two siblings fighting over cash and personal property of their father.
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Hearing Won Evidentiary Hearing
Won lengthy evidentiary hearing to prove client was not in contempt of court to avoid sanction or jail time.
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Case Won Guardianship Case
Won trial to exclude wife to serve as guardian of gentleman she married that was at least twice her age.
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Six-Figure Settlement Reached Multi-Million Dollar Estate Case
Obtained six-figure settlement after jury was seated for adopted child in multi-million dollar estate case after adoption was disputed.
Why Choose Attorneys Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly?
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Extensive Experience
With over 40+ years of combined legal experience, Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly devoted their efforts to sharpening their skills in probate, trust, and estate planning and litigation.
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Aggressive Litigators
Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly are proud to be the litigators that takes on the most complicated and difficult cases to court and getting their clients optimal results.
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Free ConsultationsYour first free case evaluation with us can be done through video conference, phone call, or an in-person meeting.
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Personalized Attention
If you call our firm, we will personally pick up the phone and handle your case with the attention it deserves.
Contact the firm today to discuss your case during a free consultation and explore your options.