Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers
Stephenson Snokhous & Fournier practices in all phases of estate planning, probate and trust law. We recognize that the current tax law climate and economic conditions have placed a high premium on carefully conceived estate plans. At Stephenson Snokhous & Fournier, one of our principle objectives in these practice areas is to maximize the value received by our clients' chosen beneficiaries and minimize taxes and estate administration costs.
An up-to-date Will that reflects the client's wishes and incorporates relevant legal and tax considerations is the cornerstone of every estate plan. This is particularly important given the current muddled state of the estate tax law. However, good estate planning should entail more than drafting a Will. Our estate planning lawyers also work with:
- Planning for incapacity, including powers of attorney for property and health care, HIPAA Waivers, and Directives to Physicians
- Trust planning
- Life insurance planning
- Marital deduction planning
- Gifting techniques and strategies
- Generation-skipping planning
- Charitable giving and charitable entities
- Succession planning for business owners, including buy-sell agreements, family limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and closely held businesses
- Marital property agreements
- Tax Strategies
Estate Administration - Probate
We have experience in all aspects of estate administration, including probate of estates, trust administration matters, fiduciary obligations, and beneficiaries' rights. We frequently work with clients in estate administration, probate, preparation and filing of estate tax returns, gift tax returns and audits.
Estate planning goals are as individual as each person. Your goals might range from leaving assets to last for generations, to protecting wealth from creditors, to providing for heirs and charities. At Stephenson Snokhous & Fournier, we do not take a cookie-cutter approach to these matters. Our thorough interviews will not only help us understand your financial situation, but also your goals and needs.
If you are in the Houston, Texas area, and are in need of an estate planning lawyer, we would be happy to speak with you about your goals. Please call or contact our estate planning lawyers today.
Stephenson Snokhous & Fournier
Estate Planning Lawyers
4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 378
Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 629-9494
Fax: (713) 629-9606
E-mail
Individual lawyers in the firm are not certified by the
Texas Board of Legal Specialization, unless so indicated.
