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Tammy Lyn Wincott
Probate Attorney Wincott Law Firm PC San Antonio, Texas
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Biography
Originally from the Thousand Islands region of New York. I relocated to Texas via the U.S. Air Force in 1988. I spent the first 15 years in Austin, prior to attending law school at St. Mary's school of law. Once licensed, I relocated to San Antonio.
Education
- St. Mary's University
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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- Park University
- B.S. (2002) | Business Management
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- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Professional Experience
- Owner & Prinicpal Attorney
- Wincott Law Firm, P.C.
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- Owner & Principal Attorney for the WIncott Law Firm, P.C. Practice areas include immigration and probate with extensive experience in familial issues.
- Solo Practitioner
- Law Office of Tammy L. Wincott
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- Solo Attorney law practice assisting in areas such as immigration, wills & estates, bankruptcy, family, animal law, personal injury and other civil.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Immigration: A Realistic Look
- Elite Attorney SA
- The More Things Change - The More They Stay the Same
- Elite Attorney SA
Speaking Engagements
- Panel Member: Family Law & Bankruptcy, Texas Bar Advanced Bankruptcy CLE, Houston, Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- Attorney Ad Litem Procedures, Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes, Bexar County Courthouse, San Antonio, Texas
- Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP
Certifications
- Approved Guardianship Attorney
- State Bar of Texas
Awards
- Resolution Honoring Tammy L. Wincott
- State Bar of Texas
- A resolution honoring Attorney Tammy L. WIncott for her community service and in particular her support of veterans. Honored as an inspiration to others.
- Recognized as single attorney dedicated to the most cases associated with the program.
- San Antonio Bar Association--Community Justice Program
- Recognition for Summa Cum Laude Undergraduate Achievement
- Park University
Professional Associations
- San Antonio Bar Association Community Justice Program
- Member
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- Activities: Volunteer Attorney providing pro bono services in an effort to allow all those deserving access to the legal justice system.
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- Texas State Bar  # 24056545
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- American Bar Association
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- Activities: member in American Bar Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Wilson Counties
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- Texas
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- Bankruptcy Court Texas Western District
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- Federal Circuit
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- Texas Probate Courts
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Fees
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Free Consultation
Free 30 minute consultation. Telephone consultation may be available. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Only in Personal Injury cases. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Payment Plans may be available.
Practice Areas
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Elder Law
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Can my deceased daughter's boyfriend keep her ashes and urn and refuse to give them to her father or myself??
- A: I am sorry for the loss of your daughter. The answer depends on if she executed a disposition of remains document or any other transfer on death document related to her bank accounts and vehicle.
You don't mention the age of her other children and whether you have custody. Texas does allow for Grandparent access; however, you will have to file suit in family court to pursue it. In order to obtain the property that would belong to her heirs, the heirs need to file an application in the appropriate probate court or someone that represents their estate if they are minors.
I wish you and her children the best.
- Q. I want to leave everything to my wife. But it is a large estate.....$30 million or so. Is it all tax free to her?
- A: I suggest you sit with an estate planning attorney as you may want to consider setting up a trust as well as other options. Texas does not have an inheritance tax; however the IRS does and that's where it can become complicated very quickly. Whether you are speaking of a few hundred thousand dollars or millions of dollars, I suggest sitting one on one with an experienced attorney to help you accomplish your wishes; please do not rely on the internet for your estate plan.
- Q. All of the heirs to my Father's estate are listed on the Will, but not as an executor, what does this mean?
- A: There is only one executor or co-executors and the heirs listed are most likely beneficiaries under the will. You will need to look carefully to see what section they are listed under.
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