ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE

Wills, trusts, estate planning and probate issues can be complex and cause worry for you and your family.  Martinez & Marinacci can assist you with your Texas estate planning and probate matters, whether basic or highly complex.

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Developing a plan for your estate that apportions your assets in a suitable manner is of prime importance.  Whatever legal goal, you need the skilled assistance of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who can provide guidance — someone you can trust, who will take the time to answer your questions and keep you involved throughout the process.

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We offer honest, straightforward and impassioned legal counsel to each client.  We are committed to keeping you involved in the process and providing legal solutions that best meet your needs.  We assist clients with:

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• Estate Planning — including wills and trusts, living trusts, special needs and supplemental needs trusts, powers of attorney, family limited partnership structures, life insurance trusts, ancillary estate planning documents and help with estate tax planning

• Probate and Estate administration —thorough explanations of the probate process, types of probate, heirship determination, advocacy for probate disputes, alternatives to probate, correction of title issues and clearing title to property, income taxes related to estates and trusts, and business succession spelled out in an estate plan

• Succession planning for business owners

• Premarital Agreements

• Asset Protection​

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Each client is unique and faces a different set of concerns.  For every individual, family or business client, we customize our representation to focus on specific needs that must be addressed.  You can be confident that we will remain attentive and available to you throughout our representation, answering your questions and addressing your concerns as they arise.