Dallas Estate Planning Lawyer

It is important to eliminate uncertainties over the administration of your estate upon your death or in the event of your incapacity. Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the disposal of your estate in an orderly and intended manner in an effort to minimize taxes and other expenses. It may also include designating guardians for minor children. A well-designed and implemented estate plan can reduce the risk of family disagreement and protect beneficiaries against other foreseeable risks such as divorce, lawsuit, losing Medicaid or SSI benefits, financial mismanagement, and waste.

Everyone has an estate plan whether they know it or not. Call us today for your free initial consultation. Our estate planning attorneys at The Hale Law Firm can help you make informed decisions by exploring your estate planning options with you. We can answer all your questions regarding:

  • Wills and Trusts
  • Beneficiary Designations
  • Durable Power of Attorney
  • Medical Power of Attorney and HIPAA Authorizations
  • Medical Directives (Living Wills)
  • Declaration of Guardian
  • Marital Property Agreements
  • Estate Taxes and Strategies

With respect to our trust services, we prepare and assist in the administration of the following types of trusts:

  • Revocable Living Trusts to avoid probate
  • Irrevocable Asset Protection Trusts to safely grow wealth
  • Special Needs Trusts to provide for the needs of a disabled child or spouse
  • Miller Trusts to overcome income limitations to Medicaid eligibility
  • Bypass Trusts (Credit Shelter Trusts) to minimize inheritance taxes
  • Contingent Trusts for Minors
  • Stretch IRA Trusts to insure wealth creation through continued tax deferral

Estate planning is more than just the preparation of legal documents. The ability to anticipate risk and contain it requires the wise and compassionate counsel of a licensed estate planning attorney. Don’t leave your legacy to chance; trust it to the care of The Hale Law Firm. Call for your free initial consultation and ask us about our other flat fee services.

You spent a lifetime accumulating and protecting your assets, a free hour or two with one of our estate planning attorneys will help to insure that the fruits of your labor are preserved for years to come.