Houston Probate Attorney
At the Law Office of Thomas M. Root, we assist individuals and families prepare for the future by helping them consider the eventuality of their death, prepare the documents that they may need to assist the passing of their estate to their loved ones, and manage the legal hurdles after death. Easily establish wills and testaments to determine the disposition of your estate and where you would like it to go. In addition to estate planning, we work with personal representatives, heirs, and other parties involved in probate litigation and estate administration.
Start planning for your future today. Protect your rights involving an estate. Call 281-823-7016 or contact us by email for a free consultation with a Houston probate attorney.
Estate Planning Tools to Protect Your Future
We work directly with clients to create appropriate will documents to protect their family and the future of their estate. There are many options available. If you designate a guardian before incapacitation, you can protect your financial interests and ensure that appropriate medical decisions are made on your behalf, including:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Health care directives
- Medical power of attorney
- Designation of guardian
Will Contests and Probate Litigation
In addition to estate planning, we also handle will contests and probate litigation. If you have recently lost a loved one, it is important to know your rights and the appropriate procedures to protect your interests in an estate. If you have been assigned as an estate administrator, it is important to know your rights and obligations. Our estate administration lawyer and Houston probate attorney will help you:
- Collect assets
- Pay off debts
- Distribute property
- Seek tax counseling
- Handle estate disputes
You have four years to probate a will, so there is no need to rush into an attorney's office, but you also do not want to wait until the last minute. The longer you wait after the decedent's passing, the more likely you are to lose property and records, making it harder to account for everything from the date of the death. The sooner a Houston probate attorney can be involved, the more likely you are to protect your interests and ensure proper accounting.
To speak directly with a Houston and Clear Lake, Texas estate administration lawyer, please call 281-823-7016 or contact us by email to arrange a consultation or case evaluation. We are here to protect your rights and give you the relief you need and deserve.