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In times of estate preparation or estate settlement, Attorney Kimberly Amelia Hegwood is the attorney you want on your side. Cases typically taken by Attorney Kimberly Amelia Hegwood include estate planning, estate planning for children, estate planning for high net worth individuals, estate planning for unmarried couples, estate settlements, and estate planning for young families. Attorney Kimberly Amelia Hegwood is a member of the American Association for Justice and the American Society of Legal Advocates. Among the list of honors awarded to Attorney Kimberly Amelia Hegwood, some of the most distinguished include the American Institute of Trial Lawyers - Litigator of the Year and National Bar Association - Trailblazer Under 40 awards. Attorney Kimberly Amelia Hegwood is determined to provide only the top representation to her clients and will stop at nothing to see that no stone is left unturned in your estate planning.
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Love Kim and her team! Everyone is extremely professional, organized and courteous. They are always quick to answer my random questions from any of her very knowledgeable staff. They have helped me with everything from elderly law to the formation of my LLC and It’s been nothing but good experiences. Would highly recommend.
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Loved how attentive this team was for me! Adam was extremely polite and answered every question I had. Would definitely recommend to my friends and family!
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Super professional company! They are always serving their clients needs with not only professionalism, but efficiently, quickly, and respectfully. Thank you Hegwood law group for a great experience.
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All of the Hegwood family are excellent to work with. Very communicative and helpful with my needs. I would recommend this law firm to my own family.
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Hegwood Law Group is full of passionate professionals willing to help with all estate planning needs! I would recommend to all my family and friends.
For over 27 years, Attorney Ellen Badeaux has secured the assets of her clients and is determined to lead you toward a similar outcome today! Attorney Ellen Badeaux’s areas of practice and expertise include estate tax planning. When you are ready to start planning your future, do not hesitate to reach out to Attorney Ellen Badeaux and her team.
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I highly recommend the Law Firm of Badeaux & Perrin. Ms. Perrin recently assisted my family with several legal documents. Her work was quick, thorough, and professional. I have the utmost confidence that my desires and intentions are now protected due to her diligent and detailed representation. She patiently and thoroughly addressed all our questions and even prompted us with questions we didn’t know to ask. She remains available to us to answer questions and deal with any needed updates to our documents. Her fee structure was plainly explained up front, and there were no surprises or guessing about when and how to pay. She made it easy to pay using various methods. We also appreciated the flexibility of meeting options. She offered phone, video, and in-person meetings that promote social distancing. Her office also supports safe meetings with social distancing, plexiglass shields, clean pens for each person, and hand sanitizer. Her staff maintained the same professionalism and attention to detail as Ms. Perrin. Note that if you attend a meeting at the current office location and need a wheelchair accessible entrance, park at the back of the building. While there are handicap reserved parking spaces in front, there are no ramps at the front of the building.
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Joanne Badeaux is excellent at analyzing how to maximize opportunity and decrease risk. It was my good fortune to work with her as a fellow attorney on a probate matter using her knowledge of asset accounting and negotiating, to settle what appeared a contentious matter with good outcomes for all. She and her staff are most pleasant and easy to work with. Sally Andrews, Board Certified Estate Planning and Probate.
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Shelby Perrin handled our estate planning warmly, efficiently and thoroughly. As newbies she has been gracious and generous with her guidance beyond just document preparation. We know we are in good hands and will use this law firm for any future estate planning needs.
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We retained this firm for guidance in the handling of my Mother's estate on her recent passing. Shelby Perrin provided solid, efficient and effective advice that permitted me to resolve an outstanding issue with the estate in short order. One of the un-articulated stages of grief is "paperwork" and it was a considerable relief to me to have this issue behind me, thanks to Shelby's expertise. Based on this experience, my wife and I took the opportunity to update our wills, again with Shelby's able and confidence inspiring leadership and expertise. Same competent, efficient and friendly service. Same relief to have this behind us, considering our other wills were over two decades old ;-( I would heartily recommend the firm and Shelby Perrin, specifically for her expertise in Wills, Probate & Estates.
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Excellent firm, extremely proffessional and they helped me understand the entire process I needed to do. I highly recommend them.
A top estate attorney in his field, Attorney Vaughn Davidson has developed a strong reputation within the legal community. Attorney Vaughn Davidson handles situations regarding estate litigation, estate planning, estate planning for children, estate planning for high net worth individuals, estate planning for same-sex couples, and estate planning for young families. Attorney Vaughn Davidson shares his time as a member of the American Association for Justice and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Recognized for his insightful contributions to the legal profession, Attorney Vaughn Davidson received the 10 Best Estate Planning Attorney award. Attorney Vaughn Davidson is determined to provide only the top representation to his clients and will stop at nothing to see that no stone is left unturned in your estate planning.
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My wife and I were very impressed with Vaughn Davidson and his staff. Over the last 10 months we had retained two other lawyers who weren’t able to get our son’s Will through probate court, due to several legal complications. During just one hour long session, Vaughn came up with several solutions and more importantly explained them in simple layman’s terms that we could understand and implement. Our only regret is that we didn’t find him sooner....sure could’ve saved us a lot of time, money, & frustration.
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Vaughn is a good person and my experience with his firm was positive. He used due diligence in working on my legal matters.
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Estate planning was a breeze. Painless process and covered all our needs.
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Done right the first time, Thank You very much... Extremely helpful and kind, nice people..
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I contacted Vaughn Davidson to prepare a last will and testament for my husband and me - something we had been meaning to do for a long time. Mr. Davidson and his staff were very friendly and professional and explained everything in detail to us. The documents were prepared quickly and just as we requested. I highly recommend Mr. Davidson and his staff for any civil or family law needs.
If you have assets and heirs but do not know where to begin, then reach out to Attorney Joy McNair’s office, where your complex estate planning questions will be answered. Attorney Joy McNair’s exclusive areas of practice include estate planning, trusts, asset protection, legacy preservation, elder law, and special needs trusts. Attorney Joy McNair’s noteworthy accomplishments have led to her receipt of the Lawyers of Distinction - Nationwide Top Ten Percent of Lawyers and National Bar Association - Trailblazer Under 40 awards. When you are ready to start planning your future, do not hesitate to reach out to Attorney Joy McNair and her team.
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My husband and I simply cannot say enough great things about McNair Law Group. Joy is the epitome of professionalism. We were impressed with her work. She is friendly, detail-oriented and very personable, which we appreciated. She makes sure you understand every step of the process. Our final estate planning package was quite impressive! Joy was accommodating to our schedules, traveling closer to our side of town. We will recommend McNair Law Group to friends and family.
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Although not a PhD in Physics (like Joy's father was) I thought I was pretty smart. Trying to study trusts and wills on my own proved me wrong. Joy's knowledge experience and patience led us through the intricacies of the law with aplomb. Now we can die. I mean... Thanks Joy, it was a pleasure, an enlightening experience and it was even fun at times. Well done!
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Ms. Joy McNair's Law Group met and exceeded all my expectations and requirements. The McNair Law Group staff was efficient, polite and always accommodating. Ms. McNair is very knowledgeable and produced for me a comprehensive set of estate documents. She was gracious and at no time gave me the typical lawyer look down the nose attitude. She took her time in explaining all the elements of my documents and answered all my questions. The final package was professional and worth every penny. I feel confident my family will be secure with this comprehensive document coverage. You will be in excellent hands at the McNair Law firm - Elder Law and and Estate Planning - they are outstanding! I would not think of using anyone else!
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Excellent experience. Extremely professional, methodical, and patient. Always provided thoughtful and competent answers to my layman questions about estate planning. Highly recommend.
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Excellent service and attention. Attorney Joy McNair was wonderful, she explained everything with extreme patients and precision. Would definitely recommend and use their service again.
Attorney Mary Galligan is the trusted professional to retain in your time of estate planning need. Offered services include estate planning, elder law, probate, estate litigation, estate administration, and business asset protection. When Attorney Mary Galligan is not leading her clients to a better understanding of their estate plans, she is participating as a member of the American Bar Association and the National Bar Association. As a result of her achievements in the field of estate law, Attorney Mary Galligan was recognized with the Super Lawyer and Attorney of the Year awards. A University of Houston Law Center graduate, Attorney Mary Galligan will continue to hold her position as one of the top estate attorneys in the US. Attorney Mary Galligan is here to answer your estate questions and help establish a plan that makes the most sense for you and your family.
Fee Structure: NO WIN NO FEE
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Kevin was excellent to work with. He is very detailed and thorough. He answered all of our questions in an easy to understand manner. Marisela was very responsive, flexible and thorough in scheduling our appointments. I can’t speak to value because I didn’t shop around but the fee seemed reasonable to me.
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My father hired Mary Galligan in March of 2008 to prepare his will, set up a trust, and draft all other relevant end of life documents. When he died unexpectedly in 2019, these documents were invaluable to us. More important, however, was the advice and professionalism of the entire firm. Mary and her team guided me in every aspect of executing his will, administering his estate and figuring out the steps to take to address all applicable tax issues. I highly and wholeheartedly recommend Galligan and Manning for all estate planning needs. Their compassion and knowledge are unmatched.
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I found Galligan & Manning through a friend of mine that used their estate planning services. My friend was very satisfied with their service. My wife and I were very pleased with Kevin Horner who handled our account. Kevin is very knowledgeable about estate planning. We did not have any experience with the process. We will definitely recommend their services to friends and family. Fernando Osornia
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Our experience with Galligan & Manning continues on an exceptional level. They were there for us 20+ years ago, and we see no reason to go anywhere else for our current legal / Estate planning needs. Working with Kevin Horner was an easy process. Our questions were answered in a timely manner and he helped us to make the best decisions for our situation. The support staff is also excellent and attentive to our needs. They are extremely professional and we highly recommend their services. TS
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I recently worked with Kevin Horner with Galligan & Manning on my estate planning. Kevin is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I tend to ask a lot of questions, and he was patient and thorough with my requests. I am pleased with the service and outcome.
A top estate attorney in his field, Attorney Don Duane Ford III has developed a strong reputation within the legal community. Areas of concentration include estate administration, estate planning, estate planning for children, estate planning for high net worth individuals, distribution of assets, and estate settlements. Known for his hard work ethic, Attorney Don Duane Ford III distributes his focus as a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the American Bar Association. Highly recommended by prior clients and colleagues alike, Attorney Don Duane Ford III has previously earned the 10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys and Best Attorneys in America awards. Attorney Don Duane Ford III will work with you to make sure his execution of your estate planning matches your expectations.
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Mr. Ford is the absolute best attorney. He helps a person decide what and how to plan for the future. If you have any questions, Mr. Ford explains everything to your satisfaction. I feel very strongly that my will is prepared in a manner for all my family to feel comfortable. That's a real good feeling.
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A HUGE thank you to Mr Ford for the time he took with my senior mom and senior aunt to explain the co-administrator duties they have and how his law firm could assist in the event we needed representation. He was very down to earth and relatable to us. I would highly recommend his expertise and probate guidance.
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We have referred many clients to Ford+Bergner over the past few years. While some cases were very difficult, they were able to solve their issues, resulting in happy clients. Each referral came back and raved about the level of service and professionalism given by Mr. Ford and his staff. Kudos to F+B!
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The best probate attorneys in Houston. They made the entire process very easy and communicated very clearly what my best options were. Highly recommended.
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This lawyer won’t even show up to his own deposition in which they already rescheduled for him once. This is extremely unacceptable and should not have been allowed. Think twice before even thinking about going with this firm.
Attorney Newman is the trusted professional to retain in your time of estate planning need. A seasoned estate attorney, Attorney Newman regularly takes matters involving will and trust contests, estate administration, estate planning, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and tax planning. Within the legal community, Attorney Newman is involved in the American Bar Association and the American Bar Foundation. Among the list of honors awarded to Attorney Newman, some of the most distinguished include the Best Attorneys in America and Attorney of the Year awards. It is never too early or late to begin your estate planning, and Attorney Newman is just the right attorney to handle the job.
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Everyone there is kind and informative. Our attorney Tran Nguyen helped my grandparents and parents draft their wills. She was very attentive to our needs. We highly recommend their expertise.
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The Newman firm had one thing to do and that was to probate my dads WILL!!! We paid them $5,000 and NO PROBATE!!!?? They took our money that we had to borrow and now we have no money to hire another lawyer to file the estate? We will lose my Dads estate now!! I’m horrified! Upset! This is wrong! No one should be allowed to do this to another human!!
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Gave them $5000. We asked them to look into my father in laws and grandfather in laws estate. Only thing they did was get my father in laws will where my wife could see it. Didn't look into the grandfather's. They did see that the grandfather had a house and they said they would gladly take $30,000 of that money for getting the house sold. Very disappointed with them just looking to make money off of a really terrible situation for my wife and her family.
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Very professional. Treated us respect. Very informative. Talked to us with compassion and understanding.
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Everything was so good.
Attorney Sharon Candice Stodghill understands how overwhelming it is to plan for your future, the future of your family, and the future of your assets. Common areas of concentration include estate litigation, estate administration, estate planning for children, estate planning for high net worth individuals, estate planning for same-sex couples, and estate planning for unmarried couples. When Attorney Sharon Candice Stodghill is not litigating on behalf of her clients or developing their estate plan, she is serving as a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Widely recognized for her commitment to her practice, Attorney Sharon Candice Stodghill has been featured as a 10 Best Estate Planning Attorney and Attorney of the Year award recipient. Attorney Sharon Candice Stodghill possesses the expertise needed to guide her clients toward the best solutions for their estate matters, and she is waiting for your call today.
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Good attorney with probate experience. Cost conscious. Familiar with Harris County Probate courts.
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Sharon is extremely knowledgeable and very kind. I highly recommend consulting with her if you have a complicated tax situation or an elaborate financial portfolio.
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I had the pleasure of meeting with Sharon recently. She is a very friendly and professional attorney who has extensive experience in Estate Planning.
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Professional Probate and Estate planning Law Office with friendly staff. My experience is limited to staff and Attorney, John Elliott.
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As one of the top qualified estate attorneys in the US, Attorney Damon Meeks is compelled to provide exceptional service to every client. Clients consistently rely on Attorney Damon Meeks for all of their estate related needs, including estate planning, probate, last will and testaments, living trusts, powers of attorney, and revocable trusts. Attorney Damon Meeks graduated with his JD from the South Texas College of Law. Attorney Damon Meeks is here to answer your estate questions and help establish a plan that makes the most sense for you and your family.
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I would highly recommend Damon Meeks. I was needing an independent contractor agreement on short notice and Damon spent some time with me by phone understanding my needs and answering my questions. The same day he met with me, incorporating some of my ideas into a contract. He went above and beyond my expectations. He is professional and caring. I will recommend him to my friends and family.
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Damon Meeks did a fantastic job of reviewing and improving a home remodeling contract on our behalf. He was readily available, and very quick on the turnaround. Super nice guy. Can't recommend him more highly !
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I went to Damon Meeks to have my will adjusted and to do a living will trust. He was very professional and worked around my crazy schedule. He had many good suggestions in planning the trust and I appreciated that as I know nothing about legal matters. I recommend him highly for any legal services. Deborah Robertson
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Damon Meeks has been my attorney and friend for 8 or 9 years now. He has helped my family and other people that I have referred him too with estate planning and other business matters. It is a comforting thought to know that he is there for me if a need presents itself. Thanks Damon for doing what you do.
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I highly recommend Mr. Meeks if you are needing an attorney for any probate legal documents. Very professional and informative in helping prepare all documents.
If you have assets and heirs but do not know where to begin, then reach out to Attorney Paul Romano’s office, where your complex estate planning questions will be answered. No case is too complex for Attorney Paul Romano to handle, as he has worked through wills, estate litigation, trust litigation, guardianships, asset protection, and tax planning cases. Known for his hard work ethic, Attorney Paul Romano also distributes his focus as a member of the American Bar Association. Recognized for his insightful contributions to the legal profession, Attorney Paul Romano received Super Lawyer awards. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Attorney Paul Romano has produced positive results for his clients. Attorney Paul Romano brings honest representation to the table and will not rest until his clients are confident in their estate planning decisions and future.
Fee Structure: Our will contest attorneys handle the contest of wills on both an hourly and contingency fee basis.
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I have been in business management for 30 years and have worked with a lot of attorneys. I have been using the services of Romano & Sumner since 2015. Kenneth Sumner has helped me and my family with Estate planning and is very knowledgeable about these matters. Their office is really nice, has plenty of parking and is easy to get in and out of. Kenneth has a laid back personality which is a pleasure when working with an attorney. The staff at R & S is top notch, professional, great with email communication and very helpful. Highly recommended firm. Reasonable pricing and thorough work for what you’re paying for.
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My husband and I hired Romano & Sumner for estate planning. Our case was handled by Merari Zambrano and her awesome team ( Alicia). We were managed with kit gloves of professionalism and care. Most of all they were responsive- which was an A+ in my book!. We had questions, they had answers. We were confused- they were clear. We have already recommended this firm to friends and family and will be returning for future services. Additionally, I thought pricing was fair.
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I Love their Business! They show every bit of Professionalism from the moment you meet them to discuss your case until completion. Romano & Sumner (R&S) employ quality personnel who give 100% towards their clients. With high regards to ethics and value, the team treats you as family. R&S are also very responsive in working for and with you in a timely matter. I was highly satisfied with the service provided and would highly recommend them! With high standards towards business, R&S put their hearts into the case and display acts or kindness while doing the best job possible. Thank you Romano & Sumner for your hard work and dedication towards a positive resolution!! I was so pleased with your service!! Jacquilyn Meyers
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Romano and Sumner worked with us to update our will and estate plans. Our interactions with all of the staff and Paul Romano were productive and professional. They took great care to explain the terms of the legal contracts and how our decisions would impact our descendants. They were also great about following up on questions and keeping the ball rolling. We would highly recommend their legal services.
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My wife and I used Romano & Sumner to prepare our estate planning documents. We were very fortunate to have worked with Merari Zambrano, who was very professional, diligent and thorough with all aspects of our needs. We highly recommend Romano & Sumner.
