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Burch Law

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Trusts, Estate Plan Blueprint Designer, Wills

“We are very happy to have worked with Burch Law to protect our family and for the peace of mind, and would love to recommend them to others who need estate planning services.”

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Herrin Law

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Debt Relief Program, Bankruptcy, Internal Revenue Service

“We essentially discuss an all inclusive payment agreement and I paid the fee and it eliminated being charged for emails, phone calls and text which saved me a lot of money and worries.”

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The Gauthier Law Firm

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Personal Injury, Family Law, Estate Planning

“Attorney Mai Milton has to be one of the most talented attorneys in the country, not only did she win an impressive case but it was accomplished under budget…I grant my highest recommendation!”

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Atwood & McCall

(47)

Questions
Team
Responsive

“Victor and his team helped me and my partners through a rigorous legal stage while we sold our company and even in a post acquisition time frame he has made himself available to support us.”

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Kreig

(47)

Estate & Tax Planning, Probate Administration, Guardianship

“I recommend Herrera to anyone with probate attorney needs, and I am confident that all of Kreig LLC is exceptional given that the typical attorney and staff member at the company has similar qualities to Herrera.”

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The Law Offices of David L. Leon

(50)

Estate Planning & Probate, Business Law, Immigration Law

“I know that David's firm handles more than just probate cases, and they have a lot going on however, I felt like there was individualized attention to me and my case anytime I needed them.”

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Pyke & Associates

(44)

Documents
Wills
Trust

“This can be a "frightening" experience when we are discussing end of life scenarios; however, Ryan was so kind and caring, no to mention clear and concise as he worked through the paperwork with Mom.”

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Omobitan Law Firm

(39)

Personal Injury, Immigration, Family Law

“Omobitan Law Firm has helped in handling a lot of my family's legal cases, they are professional, experienced, and super effective at communicating the process and status of our cases.”

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Pratt Law Group

(29)

Email
Questions
Probate

“When a few changes to our estate plan were required, I was able to communicate those changes electronically, then show up for a short and safe in-person meeting for final execution.”

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The Law Office of Ruthe Belachew

(50)

Understand
Presentation
Training

“After my car accident, Ruthe expertly guided me through the complex legal process with unwavering dedication and a personal touch that made me feel truly cared for.”

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Marchand Law

(26)

Serious Injuries, Car and Truck Wrecks, Medical Malpractice

“After two years (thank you pandemic), she called when she received the news that the case was closed and grievances were unfounded thanks to her hard work and dedication for what she does.”

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Car wrecks are a common occurrence in the United States. In fact, there are more than 6 million car wrecks every year. That's one every 15 seconds. If you're involved in a car wreck, it's important that you call 911 immediately and let them know what happened. They'll send help, and they may be able to determine where the accident happened based on your phone's location. After that, it's time to call your personal injury attorney who can help you obtain compensation for your damages. For more information about personal injury matters in Texas, contact Marchand Law, LLP today.

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Parvin Law Group

(39)

Probate
Team
Needs

“We were provided with a certified copy of our will, and the information that we needed to give to our primary care givers regarding our wishes upon our demise.”

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McNair Dallas Law

(21)

Long-Term Care, Elder Law, Medicaid

“He was available to us when we needed him, level headed through a few bumpy moments, and very knowledgeable regarding the many facets of our mother's estate: both planning and execution.”

FAQs

What is a Living Will?

Sometimes called a Directive to Physicians, a living will allows you to state your wishes in advance regarding what types of medical life support measures you prefer to have, or have withheld/withdrawn if you are in a terminal condition (without reasonable hope of recovery) and cannot express your wishes yourself. Oftentimes a Living Will is executed along with a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, which gives your Agent legal authority to make your health care decisions when you are unable to do so yourself.

What is the difference between a General Power of Attorney and a Durable Power of Attorney?

Both General and Durable Powers of Attorney give your Agent the right to pay bills, sign documents or conduct financial transactions on your behalf. The authority of the Agent acting under a General POA ends if the principal becomes incapacitated, but an Agent acting under a Durable POA can act even if the principal has become incapacitated. Both documents go into effect immediately upon being signed, and both can be revoked.

When does a Medical POA take effect?

A Power of Attorney for Healthcare is a legal document which names an Agent who can act if an individual is incapable of making a medical decision. The ability to make medical decisions is determined by a physician, and the threshold for capacity differs depending on the complexity of the decision. The Agent under a Power of Attorney for Healthcare only has authority to make decisions during the period of incapacity. Common causes of incapacity include loss of consciousness, delirium, severe psychosis, and advanced dementia.

Who determines if someone lacks capacity?

In order for someone to be judged incapacitated, evidence of poor decision making would need to be brought before a judge who specializes in determining capacity. If the judge rules that an individual is incapacitated, a guardian would be appointed. Sometimes two guardians are appointed: one to make financial decisions and the other to make health and personal decisions. Often, less-restrictive alternatives to guardianship can be arranged with proper legal assistance.

What are alternatives to joint bank accounts?

Many people choose to add a family member to their bank account for convenience, but joint accounts have potential pitfalls, including disinheriting heirs. A good alternative is to appoint a trusted family member to act on your behalf through a Durable Power of Attorney. Another option is to give your family member signature authority instead of joint ownership. The best option may be to create a Trust to ensure that funds are disbursed according to your wishes.

More answers can be found on the FAQ page of our website.

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The Law Office of Michael P. Beshara

(28)

Questions
Wills
Patient

“We were extremely satisfied with his professional knowledge to get through probate with what was needed, preparing for the court proceedings and completing all items specified in the will.”

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Candy & Schonwald

(1)

Accounting & Bookkeeping, Tax Services, Estate Planning & Valuations

“Wonderful firm of approximately 20 people that is focused on tax work for individuals and companies, bookkeeping (Quick Books), and advisory activities.”

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Masterly Legal Solutions

(15)

Estate Planning | Wills & Trusts, Business Consulting, HR Consulting & Training

“He is very professional, forthcoming with his plans on how to achieve his client's goals while working and solving issues in a timely manner.”

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The Patterson Law Firm

(14)

Employment Law, Business Formations & Contracts, Wills, Trusts, & Power of Attorney

“We are a large but lean business and he's helped us write and negotiate all of our master service agreements, independent contractor agreements, employment agreements, severance agreements, and every other kind of business contract.”

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Estate Armor by Arma Fitzgerald

(12)

“I often get requests from my CA clients about solid and trustworthy estate planning attorneys for their legal needs in TX, NM, NY, IL, CO, and DC.”

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Holman Law

(26)

Patient
Documents
Office

“We were very pleased with the professional service we received and appreciated the knowledge he was able to provide, especially regarding situations we wouldn't know to consider.”

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Loveland & Hurley

(11)

Estate and Gift Tax Returns, Asset Protection, Estate Planning

“I now work as a legal assistant in Family Law, but always refer our clients to Cynthia when they need an Estate Planning Attorney.”

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Kaplan & Cruz

(15)

Real Estate, Business and Commercial Litigation, Creditors’ Rights

“Martin Averill, who handled my case is a brilliant attorney and provided me with excellent guidance, was very knowledgeable and most importantly very responsive.”

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Glast, Phillips & Murray

(18)

Lawsuit
Attorney
Attention

“And here is the part that might get your attention: I paid a retainer for these services and they indeed refunded part of that retainer since I did not use all of the retained hours of service.”

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Garza Law Firm, Lllp

(27)

Communication
Questions
Emails

“Garza an excellent attorney that is very thorough consistent very detail oriented excellent communicator he explained everything thoroughly and made the process very smooth and simplistic.”

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Spencer, Johnson & Harvell

(8)

Other Estate Disputes, Practice Areas Overview, Trust Contests & Trust Administration

“I'm a military member stationed outside of Texas, and spent several weeks trying to find the right lawfirm in Austin, but kept running into blockades with our limited knowledge on the law.”

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Average Cost	$499
Minimum cost	$250
Maximum cost	$3243
Avg Per Hour Rates	$375

Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Dallas, TX

The highest-rated Asset Protection & Estate Planning Law companies out of 143 vetted & reviewed in the Dallas area.

Burch Law

Herrin Law

The Gauthier Law Firm

Atwood & McCall

Kreig

The Law Offices of David L. Leon

Pyke & Associates

Omobitan Law Firm

Pratt Law Group

The Law Office of Ruthe Belachew

Marchand Law

Parvin Law Group

McNair Dallas Law

The Law Office of Michael P. Beshara

Candy & Schonwald

Masterly Legal Solutions

The Patterson Law Firm

Estate Armor by Arma Fitzgerald

Holman Law

Loveland & Hurley

Kaplan & Cruz

Glast, Phillips & Murray

Garza Law Firm, Lllp

Spencer, Johnson & Harvell

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