Oakland Probate Lawyers

An experienced attorney who takes pride in helping clients through a difficult time when they lose one of their loved ones by guiding them through the probate process. Nancy is very knowledgeable in tax law and is skilled in developing estate plans that meet you and your family's needs while providing asset protection and minimizing tax liability. Nancy is one of the few estate planning attorneys who is proficient in international estate planning, counseling clients who own assets outside of the United States, as well as advising the soon to be immigrants in navigating the tax system in...

Mr. Goss, the founder of the Law Office of Robert G. Goss, P.C., is a graduate of two of our nations' premier graduate law programs: The University of Houston Law Center's Health Law LL.M. program and The University of Houston Law Center's Intellectual Property & Information Law LL.M. The University's Health Law program is consistently ranked among the nation's "Top 10" by U.S. News & World Report. The Intellectual Property & Information Program is recognized as one of the top programs in the United States.

Due to the demanding nature of advanced law degree programs, only 10% of lawyers...

A passionate advocate on behalf of clients who deserve rightful recovery. The best lawyers are accountable to their clients, and know cases are about more than just large settlements and winning verdicts. The people I have had the honor to represent know I care about their success in and out of court.

Ky Jurgensen is an experienced business and probate litigation attorney with an additional focus on estate administration. "I was attracted to probate work because, for many clients, it’s the first time they’ve worked with an attorney. They are going through a difficult personal loss and, in the midst of that, they must also complete a reckoning of their loved one’s estate. It is a complicated process. As an attorney, I can help people through that process and make it more manageable. Personally, that is very rewarding." Ky has advised and assisted numerous estate executors and beneficiaries through probate disputes, from contested wills...

I opened my law practice in the Austin area in 2008, shortly after moving from Chicago. My practice focuses on family law. My varied background helps me to listen to, educate and advise clients beginning with the initial consultation. I help my clients work through difficult issues to devise solutions and advocate for plans that are in the client’s best interests. I maintain an edge for my clients through continuing legal education. I am an alumnus of the University of Illinois and graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law with honors. I come to law with a background in...

In 2005, Jeffrey Peek focused his work to Immigration and Criminal Defense. He was the first attorney in Austin, to practice both Criminal Law and Immigration Law.

Charmaine Wilde is a dedicated attorney practicing in the areas of Probate, Guardianship, Juvenile and selected Criminal Defense. With her wealth of trial experience in criminal prosecution and defense, as well as civil litigation, she is a Certified Mediator to help people find legal resolution to their matters without the lengthy heartache and delay of a backlogged legal system. Charmaine is a volunteer in her local community by serving on the Hays County Bar Association Board as a Director for over 10 years, serving as President for half of that time. She also serves on the board for Hays County Crimestoppers and...

The Dean Law Firm, PLLC is a Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law boutique located in the heart of Sugar Land, Texas. The firm was founded in July 2007 and is led by Julia Dean. Ms. Dean's professional experience encompasses a broad range of legal matters. Her primary emphases are estate planning, guardianship, elder law, and probate. Her estate planning practice involves helping clients orchestrate their estates by drafting a vast array of trusts, wills and powers of attorney. Ms. Dean also provides compassionate legal advice while assisting families through the probate process.

I completed my undergraduate studies at Baylor University and earned my law degree from St. Mary's University. My primary focus is on transactional law. I hold board certifications from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Commercial Real Estate Law, Farm and Ranch Real Estate Law, and Oil, Gas and Mineral Law. However, my legal practice encompasses all facets of real estate law. My areas of practice include: - Advanced estate planning - Probate law - Corporate and business formation - Financial institution and banking law - Corporate governance - Corporate securities - Corporate finance - Mergers and acquisitions - Oil and gas law - Energy finance Additionally, I handle cases related...

D. B. Norton, PLLC is proud to serve clients in throughout the state of Texas in their time of need. Whether helping clients plan for the future, assisting clients during their time of loss, or helping someone clear their record, the Law Office of D. B. Norton, PLLC always goes the extra mile for the people it serves.

Attorney Dillon Norton understands that legal issues are often confusing for clients. Whether you need an estate plan are in need of probate and estate settlement services or are injured, he always takes the time to explain each step involved so you can...

Bob Kalish grew up on Long Island, New York. After earning a B.A. in Psychology, he moved to Texas to continue his education. He obtained a Master's degree in Psychology and worked as Director of behavioral unit in a state program for persons with disabilities. He is a graduate of South Texas College of Law. He founded the Kalish Law Firm in The Woodlands, Texas in 1984. Bob practices in the areas of family law, divorce, complex assets division, estate planning, business law and real estate. Bob and his firm are dedicated to making the legal process understandable and providing...

Brendin Miguez is the founder and lead attorney at The Miguez Law Firm, PLLC. He is a graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston, one of only three schools in the nation that is consistently ranked in the top 10 for trial advocacy by U.S. News & World Report. Prior to attending law school, Brendin’s past displays an impressive history of public service as he worked both as a teacher and served four years in the United States Army as a paralegal. Brendin’s practice draws upon his experiences of serving others in delivering the best possible legal outcomes for...

I'm an international tax and estate planning attorney, focusing on foreign tax compliance and high-net-worth estate planning for individuals. When I'm not practicing law, I spend my time with my wife Emily and our rescued mutts Griswold and Molly, I run marathons (40 as of 4/1/18), and I volunteer with the Boy Scouts.

My practice includes traditional estate and disability planning, probate and estate administration, and the preparation of estate and gift tax returns. I design, implement, and administer trusts of all types and related business and investment structures, including taxation and compliance aspects of these structures.

After earning my BS...

Attorney Jermecia A. Beachem is dedicated to the practice of law and representing her clients. At the Beachem Law Firm, we represent clients with civil litigation, contract disputes, contested divorces, uncontested divorces, enforcement of child support, child support modifications, child custody matters, CPS cases, paternity matters, termination of parental rights, enforcement of visitation, modification of visitation, Wills, probate of Wills, contested probate matters, heirship proceedings without Wills, muniment of title, and guardianship matters.

The primary focus at the Beachem Law Firm is to provide excellent customer service, thorough, accurate, and affordable legal representation.

Attorney Beachem is admitted...

Jeremy Krenek was born and raised in Central Texas. Initially, he grew up on approximately 200 acres that was located 13 miles from the nearest gas station. When he was 8 years old, his family moved to north Austin. However, the family ranch was still active usually averaging around 50-head of cattle as well as many other animals including horses, guineas, goats, chickens, and hogs. Jeremy went back often, particularly as his grandpa got older to help maintain the ranch. This is the basis for his strong work ethic. In high school, Jeremy quit playing his high school sports (basketball and...

Aileen has a diverse practice that focuses on various areas of family law. Her areas of family law practice include: 1. Divorce: Aileen provides guidance on matters such as property division, spousal support, and child custody. 2. Child Support: Aileen helps clients establish and modify child support arrangements, ensuring that the best interests of the child are upheld. She provides legal representation in child support hearings. 3. Child Custody: Aileen advocates for her clients' rights in child custody cases, whether it's determining custody arrangements during divorce or addressing custody disputes between unmarried parents. 4. Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO): Aileen assists clients in obtaining...

Kim Hegwood, born in Bay City, is an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Kim has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996 and passed the Bar in 1997. After watching her grandparents struggle to maintain their independence as they grew older, trying to navigate the challenges of aging, and deal with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that our loved ones face in their golden years, Kim dedicated her career to helping families preserve their dignity and protect their assets. Kim started her own law firm in...

I am an attorney that focuses in estate planning and business planning from cradle to grave, i.e., starting or buying a business; capitalizing your business; optimizing your business with tax, corporate and asset protection planning; strategizing business succession; and selling your business. I believe two things differentiate me from other lawyers: I understand the numbers, and I personally have business experience. These characteristics make me acutely aware of my client's needs and goals. PRACTICE FOCUS: Commercial Real Estate Business Planning Tax Planning U.S. & State Income, Gift & Estate/Inheritance Taxes Trust Creation: Simple & Complex Estate Planning...

Each day I strive to provide high-quality legal services in estate planning and probate and to collaborate with my clients to create a legacy where they can fully realize that their true wealth is not just their money or real estate, but what they do with it. I owned and practiced in a full-service law firm for more than 25 years, where I tried civil cases before juries in personal injury, defamation, contract, DTPA, family and complex civil litigation matters. I also defended clients charged with serious criminal matters before numerous juries. At the same time, I counseled and represented clients...

Having graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's Degree in English and a Doctorate of Law from St. Mary's University Law School, businessmen and women, attorneys, even judges have relied on Mr. Davis' expertise with language and law. He has focused his practice on Real Estate and is currently a Real Estate Broker and Notary Public; formerly Mr. Davis was a Title Fee Office owner/operator, Escrow Officer, Mortgage Broker and Loan Officer.

Let the professionals at The Filis Law Firm work with you to properly plan for the life events of a loved one with a disability. Owner, Leona E. Filis, is an attorney, licensed in Texas in 2002, who is also a mother of a child diagnosed with autism. "After receiving the confirmation that my son is on the Autism Spectrum, I made many new friends with other parents of children with disabilities. Over the years we had many conversations, and I naturally focused on legal topics. It become more and more apparent that many legal documents and court filings of...

Gwendolyn Simpson is a native Houstonian and is a graduate of Baylor Law School. Licensed in 2007, Ms. Simpson founded a general practice civil firm and has been assisting clients with legal matters involving civil litigation, transactions, probate and personal injury ever since. In addition to her private practice, Ms. Simpson was the staff attorney to the Honorable Kathleen Hamilton in the 359th Judicial District Court in Montgomery County, Texas. In 2012, she was voted in by the Board of Judges as a Master/Referee. In 2015, Ms. Simpson was tapped by Montgomery County to assist in the development and...

Katie has accumulated a diverse resume in Texas estate and trust law with well-established firms. She worked as a trust administrator for a national bank, where she gained a unique perspective into the effects of different estate planning structures for high net-worth families. In 2014, Katie joined a law firm in Dallas, and as an associate attorney she represented a variety of clients in estate planning, transfer-tax and income-tax planning, probate, and federal taxation matters. In 2017, Katie accepted an associate attorney position at a Round Rock law firm, further expanding her experience by representing small business owners in estate...

I attended Michigan State University, obtaining my undergraduate degree in Political Philosophy in 1990. While there, I minored in Criminal Justice, which led to an internship and, ultimately, a career as an Intelligence Research Specialist for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). I worked at the DEA's headquarters in Washington, D.C., and regional field offices in San Francisco and Houston. I began attending the University of Houston Law Center in 1992 and received my Juris Doctorate in 1995. After law school, I practiced in the area of civil litigation, eventually specializing in oil and gas trucking and oilfield injury litigation.  After...

The Law Offices of Jesus R. Lopez provides professional experienced legal services in San Antonio. We assist individuals bond out of the Bexar County jail with low priced bail bond services. When you hire an attorney to provide a bail bond you get the expertise a criminal case deserves. Our office is open 24 hours to help anyone in need of legal assistance. Our bail bonds are the lowest in San Antonio at 2% down.

Founding attorney John W. Urquhart represents people in probate, estate planning, wills, estate litigation, guardianship, guardianship litigation, wrongful death, personal injury, terrorism litigation, and general civil litigation. John's combat experience as an infantry Marine provided a powerful foundation to launch a career as a probate lawyer and trial lawyer in our adversarial system of justice.

The Urquhart Law Firm believes in expeditiously and affordably achieving their clients' goals whether its a simple probate, basic will, estate planning, truck accident, or a complex international lawsuit.

Unfortunately, disputes often occur when the time comes to distribute a deceased loved one's estate. Many probate/estate...

John R. Gilbert joined his father, Ralph W. Gilbert’s practice in 1973, when they established the law firm of Gilbert & Gilbert. He has continued and built upon the tradition of client service and excellence in representation that has been a hallmark of the firm since its founding. Mr. Gilbert maintains a civil litigation and appellate practice focusing on commercial litigation, personal injury, and products liability. He has tried cases before state and federal courts on a range of challenging issues, and has handled a number of significant appeals. Mr. Gilbert’s practice includes serving as counsel for numerous...

Evan S. Harlow grew up in the Austin area and graduated from Pflugerville High School. He kept his Texas roots as he studied higher learning. He earned his Bachelor of Public Administration at Texas State University-San Marcos, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He obtained his Master of Public Service and Administration at Texas A&M University, also graduating Magna Cum Laude. Finally, he received his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. Mr. Harlow's work in the law started prior to attending law school. He served for six and a half years as a paralegal in the United States Army. The...

With over 30 years of experience, Ricardo N. Gonzalez has tried numerous cases to jury verdict. After graduating from the University of Houston Law Center in 1984, Mr. Gonzalez opened up his own law office. He has represented clients involved with many areas of law. Some of these areas include criminal defense, wills, adoptions, juvenile defense, worker’s compensation, wrongful death, social security disability, maritime and jones act law, personal injury, immigration and others. Mr. Gonzalez strives to do the best for his clients. Mr. Gonzalez resides in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Martha, a retired schoolteacher....

As a former staff attorney for a Probate Court, I have extensive knowledge of Probate and Guardianship Law. I have 15 plus years of experience mainly in the area of probate, guardianship and estate planning. Probate is a process and I can help guide you through this process. I have also served as a guardian and a probate administrator many times. Therefore, I can bring relevant experience to my representation of clients.

Personal Injury, Divorce, Criminal Defense, Probate, Family Law
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I have one goal: to work tirelessly toward successful resolutions for you. My professional life has taught me that communication and caring is paramount to building trusting relationships with your customers. For many, litigation is an unfamiliar and scary process. My career as an insurance claims adjuster showed me that my clients, whether individuals or small businesses, most feared the unknown and needed communication for comfort during the process. I discovered that the more they were...

Having practiced law for twenty years, Lisette can assist you in several capacities. She is experienced in both Commercial and Residential Real Estate Contracts, Estate Planning, complex Probate cases, End of Life Issues, Business start-ups, and Intellectual Property. Lisette received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas in 2003, and completed her undergraduate work at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas earning a Bachelor of Business Administration. She has since pursued a Bioethics Certification from the National Catholic Bioethics Center and a Masters in Theology from Holy Apostles College. She is an active member of the Catholic Lawyers...

Byron Barclay was born March 1963 in Hebbronville, Texas. Mr. Barclay is admitted to practice before all state courts in Texas, the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and has served as a Director for the Houston Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the American Association for Justice, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the College of the State Bar of Texas and the Houston Bar Association.

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Dan focuses on real estate litigation and transactions, estate planning and probate, and general civil litigation matters. He draws on his experience as a former County Court at Law Judge in Hays County handling thousands of civil and criminal matters. He is an AV-Preeminent rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer® (a Thompson Reuters rating service) in the area of General Litigation. He served as law clerk to Justice Davie L. Wilson of the First Court of Appeals in Houston before practicing for several years in the commercial litigation section a large Austin-based law firm. He is...

At the Law Office of Kristin Kline, we understand that you are going through a traumatic time, and our goal is to help you efficiently resolve your legal concerns with as little emotional and financial turmoil as possible. Whether it’s the tumultuous breakup of the family unit or the death of a loved one, it is important to have a fair, honest, and affordable attorney on your side. Kristin has over 14 years of experience representing clients in all family law matters including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, adoption, estate planning, and probate. Call today to...