I perform legal service the way I would want to receive it - in an honest and straight forward manner. I'm married with children, am active in my church and community, and enjoy playing golf and hunting when I'm not coaching youth athletics. Feel free to call me if you have a question. You and I might discover that your question is easier to answer than you thought or we might find that your question is just the tip of an iceberg. Schedule a meeting with me and you'll find that I'm fair and honest just like a friend or family member told you I would be. See you soon. Thanks!
- St. Mary's University School of Law
- J.D. (2006) | Law
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- New Mexico State University
- B.A. (2002) | Political Science and Government
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- Radio Host
- Talk Law Radio, LLC (Self-employed)
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- CEO and Managing Attorney
- Mardquardt Law Firm, P.C.
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- Associate Attorney
- The Spahn Law Firm PLLC
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- Law Office of Todd A. Marquardt
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- Reliance on Inadequate Government Programs and the Struggle for Long-Term Care
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
- Hidden Risks - Avoiding Common Estate Planning Mistakes, Webinar
- Accredited Attorney
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Star (2013 - 2020)
- San Antonio Oasis
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- Activities: The mission of San Antonio Oasis is to promote healthy aging through lifelong learning, active lifestyles, and volunteer engagement.
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- Lawyers of Distinction
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- The Patient Institute
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- State Bar of New Mexico
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- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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- Texas State Bar # 24055905
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- San Antonio Bar Association
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- Texas Chapter, NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys)
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- Q. My mom passed away Jan 26 2022 ,she didn't have a will,she has 4 children and no spouse ,she owned a home ,do I need a l
- A: Yes, you will need an attorney to represent you in Administration and Heirship proceedings. An administrator for the estate would need to be appointed to have the power to sale property. As for the bank account, the account set up would need to be reviewed to see who owed the account. please feel free to call our office to set up a free consultation to see if our firm might be a good fit for you. We wish you the best in this matter.
- Q. How do I set up a special needs trust account to receive a $3,000 inheritance and, how much does it cost to do myself?
- A: We are not able to quote services as all cases are different. We would need to speak with you and have a full understanding of what you are needing to give you a correct answer to your question. Please feel free to call our office and schedule a free consultation.
- Q. My father just passed away and I am his only biological child. So, in the matter of his belongings/estate there is only
- A: The next step would be to probate his estate so that assets can be transferred. Probate of the estate can go a few ways but generally is the probate of a Last Will and Testament, which is the ideal probate, or by submitting an Application for Administration with heirship proceedings if there was no Will. Please feel free to call our firm if you are within the Bexar County and surrounding area to see if we might be of service to you.
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