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Weston G. Cotten

Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate, Social Security, Social Security -- Disability, Consumer Bankruptcy
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  42 Years

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Kenneth G. Norman

Estate, Lawsuit & Dispute, Contract
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  52 Years

Vivian Ginger Grigsby

Business & Trade, Commercial Real Estate, Wills
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  13 Years

Larry L. Bailey

Commercial Real Estate, Wills, Family Law, Criminal
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  39 Years

Judy Sue Robinson

International Other, Wills, Estate
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  31 Years

Beverly J. Harper

Wills, Estate, Family Law, Divorce & Family Law
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  40 Years

David C. Gunn

Wills, Estate, Family Law, Divorce & Family Law
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  52 Years

Randall B. Strong

Commercial Real Estate, Wills, Employee Rights, Administrative Law
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  48 Years

Roy Lanier Fuller

Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Wills, Estate
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  52 Years

Gary Wade Huddleston

Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal, Wills
Status:  Deceased           Licensed:  25 Years

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LEGAL TERMS

SUMMARY PROBATE

A relatively simple probate proceeding available for 'small estates,' as that term is defined by state law. Every state's definition is different, and many are ... (more...)
A relatively simple probate proceeding available for 'small estates,' as that term is defined by state law. Every state's definition is different, and many are complicated, but a few examples include estates worth up to $100,000 in California; New York estates where property, excluding real estate and amounts that must be set aside for surviving family members, is worth $20,000 or less; and Texas estates where the value of property doesn't exceed what is needed to pay a family allowance and certain creditors.

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.

CHARITABLE TRUST

Any trust designed to make a substantial gift to a charity and also achieve income and estate tax savings for the person who creates the trust (the grantor).

LIFE BENEFICIARY

A person who receives benefits, under a trust or by will, for his or her lifetime. For an example, see AB trust.

RESIDUARY BENEFICIARY

A person who receives any property by a will or trust that is not specifically left to another designated beneficiary. For example, if Antonio makes a will leav... (more...)
A person who receives any property by a will or trust that is not specifically left to another designated beneficiary. For example, if Antonio makes a will leaving his home to Edwina and the remainder of his property to Elmo, then Elmo is the residuary beneficiary.

DEED OF TRUST

See trust deed.

ENDOWMENT INSURANCE

Provides that an insured person who lives for the specified endowment period receives the face value of the insurance policy--that is, the amount paid at death.... (more...)
Provides that an insured person who lives for the specified endowment period receives the face value of the insurance policy--that is, the amount paid at death. If the policy-holder dies sooner, the beneficiary named in the policy receives the proceeds.

BYPASS TRUST

A trust designed to lessen a family's overall estate tax liability. An AB trust is the most popular kind of bypass trust.

NET ESTATE

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

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 ...