Top Estate Planning Lawyers Near Me in San Antonio Area

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The practice of Family Law requires an attorney who has the ability and determination to fight for your unique circumstances. The effects that a family law case can have on an individual’s family make choosing the right attorney a crucial decision. Stefanie Houlton is committed to zealously advocating for the rights of her clients.

Since 1994 I have been advocating for clients and helping families find peace of mind through effective legal counsel.. As an experienced and empathetic attorney with a 20+ year track record, I have served thousands of clients with individualized representation for a variety of legal needs, including preparing wills and other estate planning documents, navigating the probate process, leading through a difficult divorce, and defending those charged with crimes.

Simply put, Brian is passionate about helping families in crisis. With a clear understanding that everybody finds themselves at times in their life when they need professional help navigating through difficult interpersonal situations, Brian tailors solutions for clients by balancing a traditional litigious approach with contemporary alternative and quasi-traditional alternative dispute methodologies. Taking his role as advocate and counselor seriously, Brian is a professional in versatility and brings creativity and ingenuity to every situation. Brian applies insights to issues, igniting action within difficult and complicated family situations.. Educated at some of the nation’s top universities (Chapman University, University of Puget Sound, University of Southern California, and St. Mary’s School of Law), Brian’s keen legal insights have been published by numerous nationally renowned legal publications. Brian is also a sought after public speaker with extensive experience presenting complex legal topics to international audiences.. Although Brian has a broad range of experience in numerous areas of law and business, a difficult fight to maintain his own parental rights inspired him to focus in the area of Family Law.  Brian is a proud father and he and his son Everett have succeeded in maintaining an incredible relationship. Their struggles and successes have fueled Brian’s passion for helping similarly situated families.

Sean Blasko received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, with honors, from the University of Texas at Austin, and his J.D., with honors, from the University Of Texas School Of Law, where he was a member of the Texas Law Review.. Practice Areas. Estate Planning (will, trusts, family partnerships, etc.). Probate (Bexar and contiguous counties). Tax Controversy & Compliance (nonprofits, innocent spouse, etc.). Real Estate Transactions (transfers, lien notes, deeds of trust, etc.). Partnership and Limited Liability Company Matters (formation, drafting of partnership and company agreements, etc.). Corporate Matters (formation, governance, shareholders agreements, etc.). Contract Review and Negotiation. Distinctions. San Antonio Young Lawyers Association, Vice President (2016), Treasurer (2015), Assistant Treasurer (2014), Director (2012-2015). United States Patent & Trademark Office, Patent Attorney, Reg. No. 65,791. Texas Law Review (2006-2008). Judicial Intern, United States District Judge James R. Nowlin (2006). Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law (2005-2008). Silver Spurs Honorary Service Organization (1998-2001). Phi Kappa Psi, President (2000-2001). Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society (1999-2001). Eagle Scout Award (1995)

Sarah has been in solo practice focusing on estate planning and administration since 2012. She is licensed to practice in Texas, and is in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Texas Bar Association, Texas Young Lawyers Association and the San Antonio Bar Association. She is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and enjoys volunteering with various groups in the San Antonio area.

Paige Sciba is a graduate of Texas A&M University School of Law. After working with a large national trust company, and performing estate administration, Paige made the move to private practice. Paige is deeply passionate about providing well executed estate plans that bring peace of mind to you and your family. She particularly enjoys working with young families and she looks forward to working with you.

Over 80 years of Law Experience!. Father and son, Jack & Barry Efron have dedicated their lives to serving the San Antonio & nearby communities with their legal needs. Jack has been practicing law for over 60 years and continues to be a wonderful role model for his son, Barry who has just celebrated his 22nd year practicing law.. Efron & Efron, Inc. specializes in Real Estate law, Civil law, Family law, Probate Law, and General Civil litigation.Real Estate law - Foreclosure Law including prevention of foreclosures, loan modifications, and conducting foreclosure process, real estate transactions (representing buyers/sellers/lenders), and real estate document preparation and commercial litigation.Civil Law - Contracts/Contract Violations, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Deeds, Civil DefenseFamily Law - Prenuptial agreement, Child Support, Custody, Adoption/Termination, Divorce, Paternity Probate & GuardianshipEstate Planning - Last Will & Testament, Power of Attorney for Medical/Property, Advanced Directive. Real Estate:Including representing buyers, sellers and/or lenders in connection with the purchase, sale or financing of real property; including the preparation of all necessary paperwork, such as deeds, promissory notes, deeds of trust and other ancillary documents, including loan documents.. Real Estate Title Work:Review of records to determine ownership of property, including review of the Official Real Property Records of Bexar County (or other counties); review of District Clerk Records and County Clerk Records and tax records. I also prepare documents in order to clear title to property, including the preparation of deeds, assignments and affidavit of heirships.. Probate:I handle estates and file wills as a muniment of title or for independent administration and in certain circumstances as a dependent administration. If a person does not have a will, I can prepare an affidavit of heirship, small estate affidavit or an heirship proceeding.. Litigation:Matters in all of the above, including suits to quiet title, suits to trespass to try title, declaratory judgment actions and various matters in probate proceedings, representing heirs and administrators.. Business LawI can form entities including LLCs, corporations, limited partnerships, as well as operating documents such as minutes, by-laws, and the formation of series for an LLC.. Family LawI accept cases involving divorce, custody, support, property division, adoption or any other legal issue that may arise.. Additionally, I can assist you with the preparation and/or the review of Premarital agreements, post nuptial agreements and partition agreements.

Marcie Trevino Ripper practices wills and estate planning law. She will help you plan so that your family and loved ones are taken care of after your passing. Prior to opening Bell Ripper PLLC, Marcie served as Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff’s Chief of Staff. Marcie has a JD and MPA from St. Mary’s University and a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from the University of Texas, Austin.  Marcie is active within the community and serves on the Bexar County Child Welfare Board and 2017 March for Babies Executive Leadership Committee. Marcie and her husband Phillip have been together since 8th grade and their most recent adventure together has been tackling the world of parenting as they welcomed their son, Lincoln Thomas, in April 2016.

Kurt Gransee is a founding member of Rush & Gransee, L.C. Mr. Gransee started his legal career at a large defense firm where his legal skills were honed. Then Mr. Gransee joined the Bexar county District Attorney's Office where he quickly rose through the ranks after successfully trying a variety of criminal cases. Kurt Gransee has taken the skills he developed and created one of the pre-eminent law firms in San Antonio.. Mr. Gransee primarily limits his current practice to those individuals charged with State or Federal crimes. Mr. Gransee has a reputation of going the extra mile to get his client the justice they deserve. We have used to our advantage the foremost experts in accident reconstruction, medicine, computer forensics and psychology. By using the appropriate experts in a criminal case our clients can get justice, whether it's a not guilty or a greatly reduced sentence. Unlike many other criminal defense firms we have a fully staffed law firm, with a legal library, high speed copiers, and the ability to try a criminal case using high tech audio visual aids to persuade a jury.. Kurt Gransee has been voted by his peers and listed as one of San Antonio's Best Lawyers, for the past 11 years in the annual legal poll conducted by the monthly magazine "Scene in SA". Mr. Gransee was identified as one of San Antonio's best lawyers in Criminal Defense Law. Mr. Gransee has represented clients and litigated cases in a wide variety of criminal cases including injury to a child "shaken baby", internet child porn, Intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, DWI, and money laundering. Mr. Gransee has handled State and Federal cases throughout Texas, and in Federal District Court.

Julia Pullin is a native Texan with family ties dating back to the Texas Revolution. Julia graduated magna cum lade from St. Mary’s University in 2015 with a B.A. in English Communication-Arts and a minor in Business Administration. Julia then graduated in 2018 with a Juris Doctorate from Baylor University School of Law, concentrating in Intellectual Property.. Julia began her career as an associate attorney at The Dean Law Firm in Sugar Land, Texas, working at the Firm for almost five years where she specialized in Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law. Julia returned to her hometown of San Antonio, Texas, joining the Weisinger Law Firm as an associate attorney in 2023.. Julia has a heart for education, service, and providing peace of mind for her clients. Julia has been recognized by the State Bar of Texas as an emerging leader, one of only twenty attorneys in Texas chosen this year for the honor.. When Julia’s not working, she enjoys hiking in the hill county (weather permitting), volunteering, and painting.

I'm a husband, father, unabashed Christian, attorney, retired Air Force Reserve JAG Colonel and musician. At The Jacobson Law Firm, P.C., our motto is "Helping People for Life".  Whether it's planning for your family and your legacy, carrying out those plans, helping you start (and run) a business or just providing counsel for your significant legal decisions, we want you to feel like a part of our family.

I  am licensed to practice before the following federal courts: US Supreme Court-10/19/87; US Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit 11/18/1981; US District Court Western District-07/08/1980; Northern District-12/04/1987

I was raised in San Antonio, Texas and I love being a Texan.. I have been an attorney since 2005 and co-owned a law firm. I had the pleasure of joining The Voeller Law Firm this year in May, 2020.. It is my passion to help families in Texas protect their legacies and prepare for difficult times due to incapacity or death of a loved one.

I grew up in the small town of Hallettsville, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio. Prior to law school I worked as a petroleum landman where I researched title to land for oil and gas companies. I continued to work as a landman during and after law school. My knowledge in tracing mineral title and conducting genealogy research helped me make a natural transition into probate law and estate planning.. I take pride in my ability to navigate through the legal process while maintaining a compassionate understanding for the feelings and intentions of those that I am privileged to help in the San Antonio community. The city of San Antonio is special to me because it is where I met my husband and we started our own family.. I know how important it is to plan for the future and to protect our loved ones. I also know how difficult it is to go through the probate procedure after losing someone that you love. It is rewarding and I feel honored to help my clients as they make decisions that protect the people they care about the most.

I focus on probate and estate planning almost exclusively because I am passionate about helping people navigate and avoid unnecessary grief and hardship. I take great pride in drafting specially tailored Wills, Trusts, and other estate planning documents to protect my clients and their loves ones. These situations are difficult enough without the legal process being made more complicated by poor drafting or failure to plan. It is my mission to protect my client's interests (legal, financial and personal) and hold their hands through the legal process. I base my practice on honesty, good communication, and hard work.. I currently take cases in Bexar County, Guadalupe County and Comal County. I also accept cases in Frio County, Atascosa County, Kendall County, Medina County, Wilson County, Goliad County, Kerr County, Nueces County, and other Texas Counties on a case-by-case basis. I have represented clients who live in Florida, Oregon, Washington, New York, Rhode Island, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Colorado, Arizona, and even out of the country (though this always involves a decedent or ward who resided in South Texas). When it comes to hiring an attorney for probate matters, where the decedent lived (not where the client lives) is usually the determining factor.. I am originally from Chicago, Illinois, but have also lived in Ohio, North Carolina, California, and South Dakota. I enjoy spending time with my family, travel and volunteering in the San Antonio community. I decided to make San Antonio my permanent home in 2010 and I do not miss icy roads or below-zero temperatures one bit.. I am on the board of directors for Crime Stoppers of San Antonio and Animal Defense League of Texas. I have always enjoyed hands-on volunteering in my community as well. I plan to expand my efforts to some of the incredible charities benefiting children and their families that serve this part of the state.

I am dedicated to pursuing the best outcome for my clients in every practice area both as an attorney and as a mediator. I strive to help people resolve legal matters either in court or in a mediation room, allowing them to move on.

I am a Board Certified specialist in Estate Planning & Probate Law, certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  I have been a practicing attorney in San Antonio since 1995.  In 2007, I opened a solo practice, which has grown to include two additional lawyers.  We help people make plans for the possibilities of death or incapacity, using Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Medical Directives.  We counsel people and institutions that have been appointed as Executors or Trustees.  We counsel people who are the beneficiaries of Estates or Trusts.  We go to Court with our clients to resolve Estate and Trust matters.  We operate in a professional, drama-free environment and take pride in providing solutions that give our clients peace of mind.

I am a Board Certified Family Lawyer and have been so for more than 25 years. My practice is exclusively family law. I understand how emotionally, psychologically and financially difficult divorce can be for all those involved. I also understand the importance of getting value for your hard earned money. I work closely with my clients to ensure you understand the law and how those laws impact your case. I work hard to be available for my people and spend the time necessary to ensure you understand your situation and the options available to you.

Having recently relocated from FL to San Antonio, TX I am enjoying getting to know the area through offering community education to families about their legal life planning needs.. I work with families to help them protect everyone and everything they love by enabling them to confidently design legal plans that will make sure their loved ones are taken care of how THEY want. Plans we design also ensure that their assets are handled how THEY want, leaving as little (or nothing!) to the state's discretion as possible when something happens to them.. I enjoy working through the hard questions with people so that afterwards they walk with a thorough understanding and, more importantly, total peace of mind. So, I ask.. Do YOU know what would happen to your children and money if something happened to you TODAY?. Visit this website to begin the process of naming guardians for your children for FREE, with NO STRINGS attached. This is an important step I want everyone to take now.

Having practiced law for twenty years, Lisette can assist you in several capacities. She is experienced in both Commercial and Residential Real Estate Contracts, Estate Planning, complex Probate cases, End of Life Issues, Business start-ups, and Intellectual Property.. Lisette received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas in 2003, and completed her undergraduate work at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas earning a Bachelor of Business Administration. She has since pursued a Bioethics Certification from the National Catholic Bioethics Center and a Masters in Theology from Holy Apostles College. She is an active member of the Catholic Lawyers Guild of San Antonio. Lisette was recently nominated as a Super Lawyer. She and her father, Douglas Deffenbaugh, have partnered together for twenty years at Deffenbaugh and Lange, P.L.L.C..

For the past 15 years Geoff has spent his time helping small businesses and real estate investors achieve their dreams. His job as their attorney is to help his clients make money and have a better bottom line. Geoff sees his role in helping small businesses and real estate investors as an integral component of his client’s business interests. He sees he and his clients as being on the same team.. Geoff has experience in assisting and representing numerous small businesses, include Auto Dealerships, Residential and Commercial Property Managers, Contractors, and other small businesses.. His primary areas of practice throughout his career have been Probate, Real Estate, Small Business matters.. To schedule a free consultation, call.

Charlie is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the specialty area of Estate Planning and Probate Law. He received his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Charlie is licensed to practice by the Supreme Court of the State of Texas and the Federal District Court for the Western District of Texas. In 2019, Charlie released his book Peace Through Planning & the 8 Truths You Need To Know About Estate Planning.. Charlie grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Business Careers High School. After high school, he went straight to work installing two-way radios, sirens, and light bars in public safety vehicles. After several years of working and attending school part-time, Charlie returned to school full time at The University of Texas at San Antonio where he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science. Charlie met his wife Olivia while in college and attending the same church in San Antonio, Texas. They married in August 2002 and then continued their studies.  Olivia graduated with her Masters in Physical Therapy from The University of Texas Health Science Center. Charlie and Olivia are blessed with 4 boys: Jack (born 2014), Lincoln (born 2015), and twins, Charlie and Gabriel (born September 2016).

Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

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