Estate Planning & Probate

Texas Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers

Neglecting your estate planning and probate legal needs puts your surviving spouse, children, and beneficiaries at risk of having a probate judge determine how to distribute your assets. If you were to pass away, who would take care of your children and gain control of your property? Would your loved ones get caught up in courtroom battles that can easily be avoided by taking some simple steps today?

The Denton, Texas, law offices of Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, L.L.P., have several attorneys who practice in our estate and inheritance planning law group. Working together as a team, as well as with financial planners, tax experts, and insurance consultants, our attorneys develop an estate plan that is unique to each client's needs. Our lawyers can help you find the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your assets are preserved for future generations.

Contact our offices in Denton to schedule a consultation with one of our estate planning lawyers.

The importance of drafting a will

A testamentary will is a document that specifies how your property will be distributed when you die. A will is vital if you want to provide for your loved ones after you're gone. Without a will specifying how you want your assets distributed, your hard-earned property will be distributed according to the decisions of a Texas probate court.

Estate planning services for people with complex estate planning needs

But a will is not a simple document. Getting your will done correctly, and with confidence, can be an intimidating process. Because laws governing wills are specific by State and change regularly, it's a good idea to seek legal help when preparing one. Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant attorneys understand complex estate tax and state laws and can help you prepare a Texas will that may lower your tax burden and leave more to your family.

When you hire Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant to help you with your estate planning and probate needs, your attorney will guide you through an estate planning checklist that will evaluate all of your family estate holdings, property assets, and business succession needs. We will discuss how legal and asset preservation instruments such as trusts, tax shelters, and family foundations can help you meet your financial and tax planning objectives and save your surviving spouse and heirs from excessive burdens. When we meet, we will discuss our exact services, our fee structure, and all other questions you may have about the estate planning.

Contact our offices to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced estate planning and probate law attorneys.