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Robbins Estate Law
  • Probate, Estate Planning, Tax Law
  • Texas
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Biography

My immediate family farms throughout New Mexico, West Texas and Oklahoma. In fact, my grandfather drove a tractor until the day that he passed at the ripe old age of 89. As they say where I’m from: "He died with his cowboy boots on."

I was in my first semester of law school at that time, and the time and expense of the estate process was so traumatizing to my family that I was sure the estate attorney had committed malpractice. As it turned out, he did what many estate attorneys do. I knew then that I could do much better, and I've been doing it ever since. I work relentlessly to plan for and guide families through a difficult process as quickly and easily as possible so that they can get back to what’s important: being with their loved ones.

After my personal experiences with my own family's story, I take great satisfaction in knowing that I am taking care of good people and avoiding the pitfalls that my family went through.

Practice Areas
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Tax Law
Estate Tax Planning, Tax Planning
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Accepts all major credit cards
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner
Robbins Estate Law
- Current
Of Counsel
The Mary Dale Law Firm
Of Counsel
The Law Offices of Alex Hernandez, Jr., PLLC
Associate Attorney
Hardy, Parrish, Yang, LLP
Clerk
U.S Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas
Executive Sales Agent
Combined Insurance
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Manager
Animal Nutrition Technologies
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Education
The University of Texas School of Law
J.D. (2017) | Law
Honors: Graduated with Honors
Activities: Society Coordinator for the Green Society
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Oklahoma State University
B.S. (2010) | Food Chemistry & Microbiology
Honors: Graduated with Honors
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Awards
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
Client Champion - PLATINUM
Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2020-2023
Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Austin
Three Best Rated
2019
Best Probate Lawyers in Austin
Three Best Rated
2020
Top 10 Best Austin Estate Planning Lawyers
Unlock Austin
Top Attorney
Texas Monthly Magazine
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
2018
Pro Bono College
State Bar of Texas
An award for attorneys who have dedicated over 75 hours of free pro bono legal services to their community in a single year.
Texas Bar College: Professionalism Through Education
State Bar of Texas
Awarded to attorneys who have gone above and beyond for their continuing legal education.
Care Commitment Badge
State Bar of Texas
Professional Associations
Travis County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Estate Planning Council of Central Texas
Member
- Current
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The Williamson County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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State Bar of Texas  # 24105719
Member
- Current
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Austin Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Austin Young Lawyers Association
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Trusts That Affect Estate Administration, Estate Planning Boot Camp
Estate and Trust Contests, Disputes and Challenges, Estate Administration Boot Camp
How to Avoid Probate, Club Meeting
Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Will, Estate Sets for Vets
Wills, durable power of attorney and incapacity planning, Lunch & Learn, Tye Preston Memorial Library
Trusts, Wills, or Nothing: What’s the difference and why should I care?, Wine & Wills
Wills vs. Trusts, What's the Difference?, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Cover Your Assets: Estate Planning Essentials for Your Business and Your Family-Presented by Attorney Kyle Robbins, Small Business Expo, Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX
Certifications
Guardianship Ad Litem Certification
State Bar of Texas
Websites & Blogs
Website
Robbins Estate Law
Blog
Robbins Estate Law Blog
Videos
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Legal Answers
7 Questions Answered
Q. Am I, as a surviving spouse, entitled to any part of my husbands estate, even though we were separated?
A: I’m sorry to hear you are going through this, it’s a tough situation from the sound of it.

The good news is you have full legal rights as a surviving spouse, separation has no effect. You have a right to 50% of everything you and your husband own (including any real estate). You also have rights you can enforce as a surviving spouse, despite your husband naming his brother as his beneficiary:

1) Family allowance: under this you can apply for money to cover your living expenses for up to 12 months.

2) Allowance in lieu of homestead: you are entitled to up to $45,000 if you don't own a home.

3) Homestead: if you do own a home, you are entitled to live in it rent free for the rest of your life.

If you’d like to learn more about protecting your rights, give me a call and I would be happy to explain in more detail!
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Q. AUNT IS TRUSTEE / EXECUTOR OF ESTATE. I AM NAMED AS A BENEFICIARY. HOW LONG MUST I WAIT BEFORE RECIEVE MY PART
A: Smaller estates are usually settled within a year in Texas, especially when there are little or no debts. The larger and more complex the estate is, that usually means the longer it will take before the executor can settle the debts and make the distributions. The reason executors often wait until all of the debts are settled before they make distributions to the beneficiaries is because they could potentially be liable to the creditors if they make a premature distribution and don't have enough left over to pay all of the creditors.
Q. My father committed suicide in 2006 & left No will how can we get my moms name on the deed or sell it?
A: If your father only had children with your mother, then your mother can have an Affidavit of Heirship prepared so she can sell the house (assuming they were married). If he did have children from a previous relationship, then you might still be able to do this, but it gets more complicated because the children will also be heirs.
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Robbins Estate Law
Cedar Park Office
13625 Ronald Reagan Blvd
Ste 200
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Telephone: (512) 270-5224
Monday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Robbins Estate Law
Austin Office
3800 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 200
Austin, TX 78756
Telephone: (512) 270-5224
Monday: 8 AM - 5:30 AM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Robbins Estate Law
Round Rock Office
1000 Heritage Center Cir, Office #137
Round Rock, TX 78664
Telephone: (512) 270-5224
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 PM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Robbins Estate Law
Houston Office
6675 W Loop S 500 office 542
Bellaire, TX 77401
Telephone: (713) 673-8957
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed