Galveston Estate Planning Lawyers

Maggie Urquhart primarily practices in in estate planning and probate.

After law school, Sydni desired to work in an area of law where she could help make a difference, where compassion and understanding is an essential part of the practice. Sydni specializes in estate planning, probate administration, incapacity issues, and guardianship. She enjoys the one on one interaction necessary in this area of law and getting to know clients on a personal level.

Kate Mains Eckhart is as an associate in the firm’s Beaumont office. Kate works in the firm’s business section with a concentration in real estate and corporate transactions, tax, estate planning and probate, oil and gas law, and probate and guardianship litigation.

While in law school at South Texas College of Law, Kate served on the Editorial Board of the South Texas Law Review; as a law clerk in the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas; and as a research assistant to the school’s professors updating hornbooks on federal income taxation and estate and gift taxation. She was a...

I am an associate at Bryan Fagan, holding an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. I was sworn in as an attorney on May 17, 1993. My professional memberships include the Texas State Bar, specifically the family law section, as well as the Houston Bar Association, Montgomery Bar Association, and the Woodlands Bar Association. In addition to my professional commitments, I dedicate time to volunteer work for the Christian Assistance Program. My personal interests include playing golf, singing in the church choir, and avidly reading both law-related and fictional books.

Lawrence Eulette is an attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, where he focuses his practice on probate, guardianship, estate planning, and real estate law. He is licensed by the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. Lawrence earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Wesleyan University in 1997 and his Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2009. Known as a “people person,” he takes pride in building genuine connections with clients and guiding them through challenging legal processes with care and clarity. In his free...

I am a founding partner of Theander & Grimes. I have been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2004 and am a graduate of Texas Tech School of Law. I started to practice in civil defense litigation but desired to serve individuals and families in a more personal way. Practicing in estate planning, elder law, probate, and guardianship has allowed me to serve my community and make a real connection with clients. My law practice focuses on both uncontested and contested matters in probate. I was raised in Katy, Texas, where I returned after law school to raise a...

Leandro Luzone provides international advice for companies and individuals to help on the complex legal and tax regimes worlwide. He possesses a powerful combination of expert knowledge and innate leadership abilities. He is often recommended as a corporate lawyer with a diplomatic yet firm approach to handling conflicts. Luzone has a valuable expertise in civil & commercial law, business law, as well as private international law, being involved in major projects at domestic and international level. His connections worldwide help his clients' projects flourish. Besides that, he is a very dedicated professional, taking a result-oriented approach which all clients are looking...

Hap May focuses on business and tax law. He also has significant experience in commercial litigation, real estate law, bankruptcy, business transactions, estate planning, and probate as well as asset protection. As both an attorney and a CPA, he has held many court-appointed roles over the last 30 years, including serving under the State District Court to help dissolve the affairs of a Houston law firm. He was appointed as arbitrator in a massive real estate case involving more than 300 property owners and a settlement upward of $20 million. He was also appointed by a federal judge as receiver of...

Christina Wanies-Guirgis studied government and politics at St. John’s University in New York, New York, and received her law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. As a Houston native, Christina has a personal connection to the community, and her loyalty is reflected in her representation. She served as an Article and Note Editor for Currents: International Trade Law Journal, and holds memberships in several esteemed organizations, including: Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA) Houston Bar Association (HBA) State Bar of Texas

Jerry Boone serves clients in both Cypress and River Oaks offices. His practice focuses on family law, estate planning and probate, and civil litigation. Jerry holds a B.S. in Political Science from Texas Southern University (2004) and earned his J.D. from Southern University Law Center in 2012. He is licensed to practice in Texas, with additional admissions to the U.S. District Court (2013) and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (2019). A native of Houston, Jerry has also lived in Dallas, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge. He enjoys playing poker and golf, gardening, and spending time with his wife and...

Nancy is an associate attorney at Hunt Law Firm, where she is committed to providing a wide range of family law services to individuals and families. Nancy was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Soon after receiving her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston, Nancy attended South Texas College of Law Houston.

During her tenure at South Texas College of Law Houston, Nancy volunteered with the Houston Area Women’s Center, Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Boat People SOS and Catholic Charities where she gained invaluable experience in family law at an early point in her career. Through her continued experience, Nancy...

Representing Condominium Associations and HOAs As the popularity of managed communities has increased, so has the need for homeowners associations (HOAs), condominium associations and property management companies to govern property use within those communities. Sears & Bennett, L.L.P., is an experienced Houston, Texas, law firm that focuses on representing residential governing boards in making and defending important decisions according to the law. We have long understood that governing boards need legal representation that is committed to helping them make sound decisions that can withstand legal scrutiny, while enforcing policies that preserve the integrity of the communities they serve. Our experienced attorneys serve governing...

I am the senior shareholder in Coplen & Banks, PC. I have been practicing law for approximately 35 years, with extensive experience in commercial, insurance, family, probate and personal injury litigation. Because of my education background, my practice is 50% litigation and 50% business transactions, wills, trust and probate.

Meet Byron Shaw, Our dedicated attorney with a distinguished legal career spanning over 24 years, Byron Shaw brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. Licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Texas, he has dedicated over two decades to serving clients in family law and criminal law. After four impactful years as a prosecutor in CPS cases, Byron transitioned into private practice, where he has skillfully navigated complex divorces, custody disputes, enforcement actions, CPS cases, and criminal defense matters. In addition to his practice in Texas and Ohio, Byron is a proud member of several prestigious bars,...

Prior to entering the practice of law, Bobby L Phillips had a career in the corrections industry that spanned over 27 years. Bobby served as deputy warden and/or Senior Warden at multiple state and private correctional facilities. Having returned to his southeast texas home of Livingston, he now practices law in the area and is dedicated to providing honest and affordable representation to his clients. In addition to his law practice Bobby is a well regarded public speaker; speaking on his interesting background, career, family and faith.