Houston Estate Planning Attorneys

For knowledgeable representation and responsive client service in estate planning, come to the law firm of Weiner & McCulloch, PLLC in Houston. Partners Thomas W. McCulloch and Leonard Weiner have both been helping families in Texas meet their asset preservation goals, long-term care needs and estate planning objectives for more than 30 years.

Contact our offices to discuss your legal concerns with an experienced Houston estate-planning lawyer.

Wills and Trusts in Texas: Knowledgeable Counsel Can Save You Time, Money and Stress

The particular contours of your estate plan will reflect your family's financial circumstances, wealth preservation strategies or other unique needs. For most families, however, the following estate planning instruments are usually regarded as fundamental:

• Last Will and Testament — A will is used to specify the distribution of your assets and name your personal representative.
• Powers of Attorney — These instruments appoint trusted individuals to make decisions for you in the event you are incapacitated. A medical power of attorney designates a person who will make medical treatment decisions on your behalf in the event of an emergency, and a general durable power of attorney designates someone to make important financial decisions when you cannot do so yourself.
• Texas Designation of Guardian Before Need Arises — This can simplify difficult and expensive guardianship proceedings in the event of your incapacity.
• Advance Health Care Directives — These can be used to direct your physician as to the circumstances under which life support should be continued or terminated.
• Business Succession — Succession planning for business owners, can be complicated by competing interests, concerns over taxes and even bankruptcy. A business continuity plan that conforms to existing company bylaws can protect a business while providing a solid legal foundation for resolving disputes.

Other estate planning instruments such as a variety of trusts or more sophisticated tax planning devices can be recommended under certain circumstances, such as situations involving high-end estates. We can help you understand when these instruments are appropriate and whether they can be used effectively to meet your needs.

Providing Personal Services to Meet Your Individual Needs

At Weiner & McCulloch, PLLC, we provide custom-tailored estate planning services for families with aging parents and imminent long-term care planning needs. We offer personalized advice about wills and trusts, asset protection strategies, Medicaid planning and life care planning tools. We develop strategies designed to allow a higher quality of life and as much independence as possible for persons who might otherwise spend their last years and dollars in nursing homes.

Contact a Sugar Land Wills and Trusts Lawyer

For additional information about estate planning, or about our ability to integrate senior care alternatives with conventional wills and trust instruments, contact a Sugar Land wills and trusts attorney or our staff elder care coordinator at Weiner & McCulloch, PLLC in Houston.

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