Carey Worrell
Owner & Principal Attorney, SimpleLawTX
Carey Worrell is the founder and principal attorney of SimpleLawTX, where she brings over 20 years of comprehensive legal experience to serve clients across multiple practice areas. Her diverse expertise spans probate law, estate planning, business law, real estate, and immigration, making her uniquely qualified to address the varied legal needs of both individuals and businesses in Texas.
Carey began her academic journey at the University of Houston, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2000 with a double major in Political Science and Economics. Her exceptional academic performance earned her admission to Harvard Law School, where she continued to excel, graduating Cum Laude with her J.D. in 2003.
Throughout her career, Carey has gained valuable experience working in various legal environments, from prestigious large law firms to smaller practices, giving her a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively serve clients of all sizes. Her experience with the federal courts has provided her with invaluable insights that benefit her immigration practice and federal court matters.
At SimpleLawTX, Carey focuses her practice on:
- Estate Planning and Probate
- Business Law and Transactions
- Real Estate Law
- Immigration Law
Carey founded SimpleLawTX with a mission to provide accessible, high-quality legal services to the Texas community. Her firm's name reflects her commitment to making complex legal matters more approachable for her clients while delivering exceptional results.
Drawing on her diverse legal background, Carey offers practical, comprehensive solutions tailored to each client's unique situation. She is known for her ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear, understandable terms, ensuring her clients are well-informed and comfortable throughout the legal process.
**Education:**
- J.D., Harvard Law School, Cum Laude, 2003
- B.A., University of Houston, 2000
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Landlord Rights
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24042197
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Owner, Founder, Attorney
- SimpleLawTX
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- Law Office of Carey Worrell
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- Briefing Attorney
- United States District Court
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- Associate
- Jenkens & Gilchrist
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- United States District Court
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- Harvard Law School
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) (2003) | Law
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- Honors: Cum Laude
- Activities: Tenant Advocacy Project, Navajo Supreme Court Internship
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- University of Houston - Main Campus
- B.S. (2000) | Economics and Political Science
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- Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Outstanding Social Science Graduate
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- Super Lawyer
- Superlawyers
- Membership in Texas Bar College
- Texas Bar College
- Bay Area Bar Association
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- Houston Bar Association
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- Harvard Law School Alumni Group of Houston
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- Texas State Bar # 24042197
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- Website
- SimpleLawTX
- Q. Is a lawyer needed for affidavit of airship in Parker County, TX?
- A: The short answer: You don't legally need a lawyer to prepare an affidavit of heirship, but I'd strongly recommend having one drafted properly.
While some counties might have basic templates, this document needs to be specifically tailored to your family's situation and the property involved. The county clerk will not fill it out for you. They will only accept it for filing after you have it filled out.
The affidavit needs to comply with the Texas Property Code, and it must include very specific information about the deceased, all heirs, family history, and property details.
The process typically involves:
Gathering detailed family information and documentation
Drafting ... Read More
- Q. Can my dad’s widow use his debit card after his death if she’s not listed on the account?
- A: The answer to this question will depend on whether the funds in the account are considered community property or separate property. Having said that, the bank will usually deactivate debit cards as soon as they find out the account holder has passed away. I recommend keeping good records of how much funds she withdrew, and you may be able to address the issue during the probate case.
- Q. Can I distribute funds from a joint account according to my father's will and handle unallocated shares without probate?
- A: If you hold the account jointly with your father, then the account MAY not be part of his probate estate, meaning that it will not be covered by the terms of his will.
Having said that, if it turns out this is a part of his probate estate, you do need to be officially appointed by a court in order to act as an executor. Being selected by your dad is not sufficient. You need to be appointed by a court and the will needs to be admitted to probate before it can be used to transfer any property.
