Estate planning and probate administration can be complicated areas of the law. If you are looking for an attorney who will provide individualized assistance in drafting your will or power of attorney or who can help you through the probate administration process, I can help.
I am Mary Ann Harris, and I represent clients throughout the Houston, Texas area. My law firm, the Law Office of Mary Ann Harris, provides experienced representation and attention to detail which serve you well in drafting your will or assisting in the administration of your estate.
Houston Estate Planning Lawyer Offers Simple Will Services
Having the knowledge that your loved ones will be financially secure in your unexpected absence or untimely death can provide you with peace of mind. My office assists clients in drafting the documents necessary to meet your goals. I offer my clients some very specific estate planning tools, including:
- Simple wills: A will is a document that tells how someone wants an estate to be administered in the event of his or her death.
- Durable powers of attorney: This type of document is a tool that allows another individual to handle specific financial matters for you in the event of disability. It can be limited to a particular time period or a specific task.
- Durable power of health: This document allows listed individuals to make decisions and be informed about any health issues. It allows right of access to information about an individual's health.
- Living will/advanced directives: If unfortunate circumstances arise, your spouse or family will be called in to make difficult choices about your life. This document allows your wishes to prevail and takes the burden of the decision away from those you love.
Harris County Probate Lawyer
I understand that going through probate can be a delicate situation because you are dealing with a loved one's passing as well as issues of property and financial resources. Having spent 20 years working in the business world, I am familiar with the tax laws and how they affect the property and estate of a deceased person. I also have experience with guardianships in probate court. Therefore, I can provide knowledgeable guidance through the complex probate administration process. I will work to ensure that your loved one's assets are distributed in the manner he or she would have wanted, within the scope of the laws of Texas. I can also assist you in avoiding complex probate and the fees associated with intestate probate administration by having a will dictate your desires.
Contact My Firm
If you need assistance with estate planning or probate administration, my firm can help. Contact an experienced lawyer by e-mail or by calling 281-571-8059 today.
