Plan Ahead With Our Houston Estate Planning Attorneys
Many people are under the false impression that estate planning is only for the wealthy. The reality is that estates of all sizes can encounter legal difficulties when an effective plan is not in place, and a comprehensive plan may go well beyond drafting a will.
At Wright Abshire in Texas, we have a strong reputation and decades of experience helping clients in the Houston area plan ahead to avoid unnecessary complications. We empathize with your situation, respect your family’s goals and help you establish a sensible plan.
We are centrally located in the Houston metro area and proudly serve clients throughout Harris and Fayette counties. Contact our estate planning and trust lawyers to discuss your goals today.
Benefits Of Planning Your Estate
Proactively documenting your wishes can eliminate the risk of costly guesswork down the road. A well-crafted estate plan can serve as a roadmap for identifying how you would like financial and medical decisions handled in the event that you become incapacitated, and a good plan can clarify how you would like your assets distributed after your death.
Because you have worked hard to get to where you are today, the last thing you need is a generic estate plan that fails to protect your hard-earned assets. We will take the time to understand where you are in life, your goals for the future, and your dreams for your family.
Houston Lawyers Offering Comprehensive Estate Planning Services
If you are near retirement age, in a second marriage or maybe just had your first child, we can help you develop or modify a plan based on what makes sense for you at any stage in life. We have experience working with families who are trying to put the right measures in place to protect loved ones with special needs or vulnerable adults dealing with dementia and other types of illnesses. We understand that no two families are the same, so we will work with you to understand the type of estate planning services that would benefit you the most, such as:
Simple Or Complex Wills
Creating a will is an essential part of estate planning. A will ensures that your wishes regarding asset distribution, your funeral, and other crucial details are carried out correctly upon your death. We work with both straightforward wills and more complex wills, which may include tax planning or larger estates. We have experience drafting, editing, and updating wills throughout our clients’ lifetimes.
Trusts
Trusts are an estate planning tool that can help protect your assets. Different types of trusts are available, including living trusts and special needs trusts, and we can help you determine what’s best for your goals. Trusts can offer a sense of security that your assets are safe and will be properly distributed at the right time.
Special Needs Estate Planning
If you have a child or other family member with special needs, you may have unique concerns regarding estate planning. Our special needs estate planning services focus on your specific situation and how estate planning can impact your loved one with special needs. We help ensure that any estate planning steps will not jeopardize eligibility for government benefits.
Advance Directives And Durable Power Of Attorney
A durable power of attorney is also often called an advance health care directive. This crucial estate planning document helps you outline your medical wishes in the event you are no longer able to make health care choices on your own. We can help you plan and create these documents, so they’re ready when you need them most.
Estate Taxes And Probate
We are committed to helping you plan ahead so you can maximize the value of your estate by reducing or avoiding estate taxes. A comprehensive estate plan can help your family avoid the hassle of probate while giving you the reassurance that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes.
Contact Our Estate Planning Attorneys For A Seasoned Approach
At Wright Abshire, we develop simple and complex estate plans based on your unique needs and goals. Contact our Houston estate planning lawyers online or call 713-234-1940 to learn how we can tailor our approach based on the plans you have for yourself and your loved ones.
We offer consultations at our law offices in Bellaire and Carmine, Texas. We also serve clients located in other states with elder law concerns for their loved ones in Texas. We are happy to make home, hospital and nursing home visits for clients. Some legal matters can also be handled via telephone consultations.