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Gratia "Grace" P. Schoemakers

GP Schoemakers, PLLC
  • Estate Planning, Probate, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • Texas
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Biography

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.

Education
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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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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Professional Experience
Founder/Attorney
GP Schoemakers, PLLC
- Current
Intern
Pfizer, Patent Department
Legal Intern
U.S District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Publications
Articles & Publications
Is your Estate Plan Outdated?
Avvo Legal Guide
Do I need a business plan?
Avvo Legal Guide
What does a Business plan cover?
Avvo Legal Guide
What to keep in mind when choosing your legal entity...
Avvo Legal Guide
Speaking Engagements
Discover how to make sure you have the Greatest Form of Self Care Possible For Your Business, Business Entrepreneurs Networking
LIFT your business, GP SCHOEMAKERS, PLLC
Basic Estate Planning & Guardian, Parent Workshop
Certifications
Certified Mediator in Civil, Probate, and Family Law
Awards
Excellent Rating
Avvo
Client Champion - SILVER
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Member
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State Bar of Texas
Member
Current
Activities: Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section; Business Law Section; Family Law Section
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Texas Bar College
Fellow
Current
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Bay Area Bar Association
Member
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Collaborative Divorce Texas
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    All major credit cards accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    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.
Practice Areas
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
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
Languages
  • Dutch
  • English
Legal Answers
Q. My passed away without a will almost 5 years ago, what does my need to prove she has a legal to claim a settlement check
A: You have to go to court and get a probate administration started. The lawsuit needs someone to be able to sign on behalf of the estate, that will only work if there is a court appointed administrator or executor.
Q. My dad passed away in June, I have his Durable power of attorney. No Will . I want to sell his house. Can I do this?
A: You will have to follow your dad's will, and probate it. Presuming he had a will. If he had no will, then the laws of intestacy of your state will govern who gets what. You will not be able to use the POA to sell the house, a POA "dies" when the person granting it died. You will have to follow the correct probate procedure to deal with the sale of the house, whether this is probating the will or starting intestacy procedures.
Q. If I am the only living child ,do I have to share my parents estate with their grandchildren?
A: That depends? Is there a will? If so what does it say? If there is no will, it depends on where you live and what the law of intestacy dictates in your law. The fact that you stated "only living child" might imply that there are other children that predeceased, it might also mean there are children from those children...

In Texas without a will, the intestacy laws state that the children of a predeceased child will share their parents share.

I would recommend you contact a probate attorney to find out what your situation is.
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GP Schoemakers, PLLC
1100 E. NASA PARKWAY
Suite 420J
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Telephone: (832) 408-0505
Fax: (832) 632-4949
Monday: 8 PM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)