Mont Belvieu Estate Planning Lawyers

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.

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...

After serving as law clerk on the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for two years, entered private practice of law in 1972. Practice includes transactional commercial and residential real estate, small business, wills and estate planning, and franchising law.

Wide ranging experience of practicing law in different areas of law, including mediation, trials, appeals and representation of client before boards, as well as experienced in lobbying. Licensed in to practice law in Texas, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and the United States Supreme Court. Experienced in practicing law in Federal District Courts as well as State Courts.
Graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 1973 and started practicing law in 1974. Experienced as a former Deputy County Attorney, as well as a City Counsel Member.

Native Texan, 5th generation attorney, Member - Sons of the Republic of Texas.

Mr. Fuqua, a native Houstonian, represents clients in matters relating to the drafting of wills, trusts, ancillary documents and related estate planning documents. He has experience in probate administration and litigation including but not limited to representing creditors in probate proceedings, representing applicants and contestants in guardianship proceedings, representing personal representatives, beneficiaries, and guardians in matters relating to the administration of estates and guardianships and related matters. Mr. Fuqua also regularly serves as an Ad Litem, Administrator and Guardian in Harris County, Texas. Mr. Fuqua will assist you with questions related to inheritance law, will contests, guardianship, property...

Katherine Boyd is a partner at Steed Barker Boyd. Katherine started her legal work as an oil and gas title and real property transactional attorney and has expanded her practice to include estate planning. She is passionate about helping her clients, understanding their needs, and creating an estate plan that works best for each situation with the knowledge that these are difficult and sensitive topics.