January 19th, 2022
Surviving Spouse Rights in Texas
What Are Surviving Spouse Rights Under Texas Law? In order to preserve surviving spouse rights in Texas, a surviving spouse…
We can protect you and your family. We offer customized Estate Plans tailored to your needs. We also specialize in handling probate matters, business disputes and civil litigation.
You deserve a plan that covers more than just the legal documents. Estate planning with Heights Law Group recognizes that…
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Trusts can be used to define transfer of family assets, protect against incapacity, and avoid probate and creditor claims. (more…)
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We focus on one matter at a time. Whether you need help preparing an estate plan or handling the probate of a loved one, we focus solely on you. We are on a mission to treat every client with the detailed attention and focused effort that we would give our own families. We believe you deserve nothing less.
Know MoreOur firm specializes in working with parents, and understands the worries and needs our clients have in planning. We work with families of all backgrounds, including blended families, single parents, parents of special needs children, and traditional families. Our team will collaborate with you to create a custom plan that truly provides for your family, now and in the future.
We know how important estate and probate services are and how easy it is for life to get in the way. We’ve redesigned our estate planning process to make things as simple as possible for busy parents. From online fillable forms to virtual meetings, estate planning doesn’t get more accessible than this.
Our estate plans go beyond the legal documents. What we mean by this is that we address both the practical and legal factors that will impact your loved ones after you’re gone. From creating a plan to transmit password and account information all the way to determining which assets may have beneficiary designations that supercede the terms of your will, we pride ourselves in helping you think of everything so your family doesn’t have to.
When you need a real trial lawyer who helps real people solve real problems, Tom Stilwell and his law firm fit that bill. Tom and Amanda are a great team, well experienced, always more prepared than the opposition, and willing to take your case to trial when necessary – not just push paper. Tom is a highly ethical and seasoned attorney who truly cares about the well-being of his clients. Tom and his firm also have a great track record resolving complex commercial disputes and obtaining compensation for victims with catastrophic personal injuries. Without doubt, I can recommend Tom and his firm when you need solid legal representation.
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I would strongly recommend to anyone looking for a top notch multi-functional attorney . He is tenacious with an excellent understanding of the law
Nobody works harder for their clients or shows more integrity.
I was extremely lucky to be referred to Tom and Amanda concerning a very urgent matter. The consideration and time they applied to our situation allowed our team to focus on business as they very strategically and professionally handled our legal complications. Tom was always a step ahead of the opposing counsel and read the situation like he had written the storyline himself. Amanda’s insight to the emotional mindset that litigation creates and her ability to address it is an unquantifiable asset to this fantastic duo. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Amanda helped me and my husband create our wills and trusts. She was knowledgeable, empathetic, and patient while we tried to determine the best way to ensure that our estate would protect our family if the absolute worst happened. I highly recommend Amanda for any estate needs.
[Amanda is] Really knowledgeable and able to filter out what I need to know to make the best decision for my own estate planning needs, while leaving out the noise. Such a helpful skill to have when dealing with estate planning (I had been putting this off for some time)!
[Amanda and Tom are a] Highly experienced, personable team that always goes the extra mile for clients. Couldn’t recommend more strongly!
What Are Surviving Spouse Rights Under Texas Law? In order to preserve surviving spouse rights in Texas, a surviving spouse…
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