Experienced Texas Estate Planning Lawyer
A will is a valuable estate planning instrument that allows you to determine before your death how your estate will be passed on to those still living when you are gone. For help drafting, reviewing or revising a will in Texas, contact H. Steven Byers at his Kingwood estate planning law firm to schedule a consultation.
Estate Planning Through Wills
We help people discuss, devise, draft, review and execute wills that are binding and enforceable in the state of Texas. We encourage newcomers to the state to have a Texas lawyer examine their existing will. We also urge everyone, Texan or not, to have an existing will reviewed any time there is a change in family status, business ownership, or other major life circumstance.
Some mistakes that people often make with regard to wills include the following:
- Delaying writing a will because of indecision or because death seems far off.
- Using "do-it-yourself" wills that may not be current, may not be valid in Texas and will most likely not take into account all nuances of your individual circumstances.
- Neglecting to sign a will as the law requires in Texas.
- Neglecting to update a will as life circumstances change, by marriage, divorce or adoption.
Texas Probate Lawyer
Attorney Byers handles the probate proceedings of people who have passed away as residents of Texas. Family members in Texas or outside of the state are encouraged to contact our law office to learn how we can help streamline and facilitate the probate process. In most cases, probate can be completed in about 60 days and an estate will be ready to be distributed to heirs or beneficiaries without much delay. Talk to our law firm for more information on our probate practice.
Powers of Attorney
When a power of attorney is designated, one individual is given the authority to act as the legal representative of another. There are power of attorney options available to meet the specific needs of the person it is intended to benefit:
- General power of attorney
- Durable power of attorney
- Medical power of attorney
- Limited power of attorney
- Statutory durable power of attorney
We can help you determine what power of attorney designation is best considering the unique needs of your friend or relative.
Contact Us
Contact H. Steven Byers, Attorney at Law & Mediator, to schedule a consultation regarding questions related to wills, probate litigation, powers of attorney, mediation, and other estate planning matters.
