Texas Estate Planning And Probate Court
Planning for the future is important. Preparing an estate plan that sets forth your wishes protects your assets, your wealth and your family. Our founding partners at AndersonClements, PLLC, in Abilene, have more than 30 years of combined experience. They know and understand how to structure an estate plan to preserve your assets, minimize tax consequences and protect your family.
Preparing A Comprehensive Estate Plan
Every family is unique. Each client will have different goals when it comes to crafting an estate plan. Our estate plan lawyers work carefully with each client to assess their assets and wealth and customize a comprehensive estate plan for even the most complicated wealth management scenarios. Our attorneys help clients draft:
- Wills
- Revocable trusts
- Irrevocable trusts
- Advance health care directives
- Durable powers of attorney
- Medical powers of attorney
- Guardianship designations
As tax lawyers, our attorneys have the knowledge and understanding of Texas tax laws and estate tax consequences to help minimize tax consequences in an estate plan. As litigators, they can also challenge or defend a will on behalf of their clients. Whether you are crafting an estate plan for the first time, revising a will to account for a family transition like divorce, or challenging an existing will, our estate planning attorneys can provide guidance and assistance to protect your legal rights.
Probate Court In Texas
When a person dies and leaves an estate of more than $75,000, the probate court in Texas will oversee the distribution of the person’s estate. The probate process transfers the decedent’s assets to those designated in the decedent’s estate plan, or, if the person dies without a will, according to the laws of intestate succession. The probate laws in Texas will also require that any debts incurred by the deceased will be paid out of the decedent’s estate.
Consult An Estate Planning And Probate Attorney
Every asset portfolio is unique, and every legal challenge is different. Our firm offers consultations for prospective clients so that we can answer your questions and tell you more about how we can help you with your situation. To schedule a consultation with us, contact our office using our form or by calling us at 325-899-3638.