As a designated Personal Family Lawyer, my firm handles things different. We will explain more during your free 15 minute Discovery call Zoom meeting and you can book that on my website just select book meeting in the upper right corner.
First, I chose to bill flat fees, nothing is billed hourly, so that my clients know exactly what they are paying upfront, with no hidden costs for calls or emails. During our initial Life and Legacy planning session, the client will choose what they want and know the total cost.
Second, lawyers often have a reputation for poor communication, a problem exacerbated by the hourly fee model and a lack of proper systems and staff. That’s why I’ve set up my firm to be different. My team and I ensure that a client’s plan is thoroughly addressed. I wanted to be the first person my clients called when they faced challenges, whether they were personal or legal. I am here to support you, and I work hard to be available and reachable. If my staff can’t answer an immediate question, they can always set up a time when they can talk with me.
Third, I also recognized how often clients were given pages of instructions but left to figure things out on their own.
Fourth, in traditional firms, you might meet with an attorney at the start and see them again at the signing, but everything in between is often handled by a paralegal. You’re placed into one of their standard plans and given a long list of instructions that may seem overwhelming. However, I view planning as just the first step in our attorney-client relationship. We review your plan every three years to ensure your plan is still up to date. Most clients file these documents away, thinking they’re set for life, only to have their loved ones face legal battles when the plan falls short.
Finally, we don’t just focus on passing on your financial assets but capturing video/audio the legacy of your wisdom and message to your loved ones. My goal is I will be your attorney for life.
- Estate Planning
- Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24040468
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Law Office of Ronald L Baranski
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- President/Attorney
- Baranski Law P.C.
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- I changed from sole proprietor to corporation, and all other details of my profile remain unchanged.
- Manager of Right of Way acquisition
- Access Midstream Partners
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- Managed a group of 60+ including title, 2 attorneys, survey, and right-of-way acquisition agents. The goal was to acquire natural gas pipeline easements throughout Tarrant, Wise, Midland & Reeves Counties, Texas. Engaged with outside counsel as needed for eminent domain. Reviewed legal easements and set up a schedule along with the budget to meet company goals.
- Associate attorney
- Roach LLP
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- Handled a variety of issues including consumer and business bankruptcy, civil litigation, defense of debtor lawsuits, landlord-tenant, estate planning, and limited involvement with family law.
- Owner
- Baranski Law Office PC
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- Handled a variety of legal issues, including family law, child support enforcement, consumer bankruptcy, civil litigation, estate planning, and business formation.
- University of Oklahoma College of Law
- J.D. (2003) | Law
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- Oklahoma City University School of Law
- Studied for JD | Law
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- Went part-time while working full time then transferred to the University of Oklahoma beginning January 2002.
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- National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
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- Activities: Education and communication with other like-minded attorneys both in Texas and nationwide.
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- Texas State Bar # 24040468
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- Texas Real Estate Probate and Trust Section
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- Activities: Provides specialized information for attorneys within this practice area.
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- What Two Estate Planning documents does every adult need, Webinar, CA
- Facebook Live
- Provided general Estate Planning webinar with a co-host that is a realtor and mortgage broker in California to each of our private Facebook Groups.
- Q. What action should I take to get part of my dad's inheritance from his dad's estate since he is deceased?
- A: I would highly recommend that you consult with a probate attorney as there are numerous additional facts needed to provide an answer. If no application for probate has been filed then you could potentially open a probate case allowing for a legal distribution of the decedents property. You should clearly advise the probate attorney as to whether your grandfather had a Will and as to property you believe your grandfather owned. Quick action of consulting with a probate attorney may safeguard these assets.
- Q. How do I make sure my wife gets everything if I die? I want no claims for previous kids
- A: The easiest way to make sure everything goes to your wife is to provide for her in a Will that complies with all formalities required in TX. Generally, you need two witnessed that are in your presence when you sign your Will declaring to them its your Will and you are requesting them to witness you signing.
If you have any children who were born to someone other than your wife do note that without a Will state law will provide primarily for your children. With a Will it is important to advise your attorney as to any and all of your children so that they can either be provided for or disinherited by name.
- Q. My mother died in Tx and her executrix, my sister, lives in Ca. I live in Tx. How do we change me to the executor?
- A: I notice you refer to your sister as executrix. Is this based on the writing of the Will or did you go through probate? A Will has no legal effect until it has been deemed to comply with all the laws of the state, typically by going through probate. If your sister was appointed by a probate court in Texas, she is required to name a resident agent, who is someone who will accept service of a lawsuit upon the estate and resides within the state of Texas. If you have not been to probate, then most likely in Texas, even though the will may provide that duty to your sister, the probate court would likely allow you to take her place to avoid the need for your sister to provide a local agent if she ... Read More
