With over 15 years of legal experience, Gratia goes to great lengths to ensure that every one of her clients, no matter the challenges they face, receives the compassion and respect they rightfully deserve. She is committed to personally guiding you through your legal journey, infusing it with her distinctive personal approach, empathy, and unwavering values.
Gratia has assisted numerous clients in crafting their Trusts & Estate Plans, adeptly represented them in both uncontested and contested Probate cases, and provided invaluable support in matters such as Divorce, Paternity, Visitation, Child Support, and Adoption cases. Furthermore, Gratia boasts extensive experience as a certified mediator, specializing in civil, probate, and family law disputes.
- Washington University School of Law
- J.D. (2008) | Law
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- Washington University School of Law
- LL.M. | IP & Technologies Law
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- Washington University School of Law
- LL.M. (2005) | Contracts and Business Law
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- Maastricht University, Faculty of Law
- Doctorate (2004) | Dutch & European Law
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- Maastricht University, Faculty of Law
- LL.M. (2004) | International Law and Legal Studies
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Most of our services are flat fees for non-contested cases, price is agreed in advance, so there are no surprises. All contested cases are hourly and require retainers.
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
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- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
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- Q. Is the purchase of a property protected in Texas during a marriage if the source of the funds from inheritance?
- A: In Texas, property acquired during a marriage is typically considered community property and is subject to division upon divorce. However, there are exceptions to this general rule, particularly concerning inheritance.
If one spouse receives an inheritance, those funds are generally considered separate property, not community property. This means that the inheritance belongs solely to the spouse who received it, regardless of whether they were married at the time they inherited the funds.
If the inheritance is kept separate and not comingled with community property, it remains separate property. This distinction is crucial in cases of divorce. However, if the inherited funds are mixed with ... Read More
- Q. I am looking to set up a living trust as POA. How would I sign document on behalf of Grantor and/or Trustee?
- A: Take the POA to any estate planning attorney near you, they will tell you what you can or can not do. They can help you draft the trust if it falls within the power of the POA.
- Q. Hello, My 16 year old daughter has recently given birth to a beautiful baby boy.
- A: This is a family law process. You will need to prove that you have been taking care of the child for more than 6 months, (to give you standing), and then you need to sue your own child and the other parent of the child to get a court to agree that you would be a better full time parent that the natural parents of the child.
I suggest you talk to a family law attorney near you to see what your chances are on this, and if both parents of the kid agree to you being involved like this.
03 05 2018 Legal Side of Business
On this week's episode, we talk up contracts and how businesses can protect themselves, how to deal with employees, and more. Gratia P. Schoemakers - http://www.gpschoemakers.com/ (832) 408-0505
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Story Time with Grace: Durable POA
What do you know about Durable Power of Attorneys? Have any horror stories knowing someone who didn't have one? Gratia Schoemakers with GP Schoemakers, PLLC gives us one of her...
Story Time with Grace: Minor Guardianship
What do you know about Minor Guardianship? Have any horror stories knowing someone who didn't have one? Gratia Schoemakers with GP Schoemakers, PLLC gives us one of her stories.
Story Time with Grace: Trusts
What do you know about Trusts? Have any horror stories knowing someone who didn't have one? Gratia Schoemakers with GP Schoemakers, PLLC gives us one of her stories.