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Lorenza G. Cigarroa

Lorenza G. Cigarroa

The Law Offices of Kyle Robbins, PLLC
  • Estate Planning, Probate, Tax Law ...
  • Texas
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Biography

Probate isn't about money, it's about family. I am from a large Mexican family in the border city of Laredo, Texas. Family dynamics are always complex and changing, but my unique upbringing taught me to value my family even more now that I practice in the city of Austin. I understand that going through probate is often intimidating, and takes place at a difficult time when a family has lost a loved one. My goal is to make it as easy and efficient as possible on your family, so that you can get back to doing what's important: spending time with the ones you love. My team and I make going through probate a breeze, and give our clients the peace of mind that they need knowing we are there for them every step of the way.

Education
The University of Texas School of Law
J.D. (2017) | Law
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Southwestern University
B.A. (2013) | Sociology
Honors: cum laude
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Professional Experience
Attorney
The Law Offices of Kyle Robbins, PLLC
- Current
General Counsel
Cigarroa Dispatch Co.
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Attorney
Clark Hill Strasburger (formerly Strasburger & Price)
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Summer Associate
Hornberger Fuller & Garza Incorporated
Judicial Intern
The Honorable Guillermo R. Garcia, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Law Clerk
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Certifications
United States Customs House Broker - ID 30194
Issuing authority U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Awards
Good Rating
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San Antonio Rising Stars Lawyers
S.A. Scene Magazine
Professional Associations
State Bar of Texas  # 24105603
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 24105603
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Accepts all major credit cards
Practice Areas
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    Tax Law
    Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
    International Law
    Human Rights, Imports & Exports
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. My mother is moving from Louisiana to Texas. She has a simple Louisiana will. Does she need a new will?
A: Great question! Technically yes, Texas courts are supposed to apply other states laws in this situation. In practice, this is very difficult because Louisiana has a different legal system than Texas, and wills unfortunately don't travel well across state lines.

For example, in Texas, the default rule is for a judge to heavily oversee the probate of an estate, which is expensive and time consuming, so most Texas attorneys waive this requirement to save their clients time and money. Since Louisiana has a different default, that will probably does not waive the requirement.

So, despite the fact that it will still go to the beneficiaries named in the Louisiana will, it would probably cost much more time and money when you have to take it to the probate court since the default rules won't be waived. If you'd like more details feel free to give me a call, I would be happy to chat further! ... Read More
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The Law Offices of Kyle Robbins, PLLC
2100 Camino Alemeda
Leander, TX 78641
Telephone: (512) 270-5224
The Law Offices of Kyle Robbins, PLLC
3800 N. Lamar Blvd.
Ste. 200
Austin, TX 78756
Telephone: (512) 270-5224