We offer probate and estate planning services. Planning for your own passing or dealing with the legal process after the passing of a loved one can be difficult. We strive to make these experiences as manageable as possible for you.
Our Probate and Estate Planning Practice Areas Include:
- Estate Administration — obtaining letters of administration where a person passes without a will, or obtaining letters testamentary where a person passes with a will
- Determination of Heirship — seeking a declaratory judgment from the court determining the heirs of a decedent
- Probate Of Will As A Muniment Of Title — probating a will simply to establish title to the beneficiaries when it is not necessary to administer the estate
- Independent Administration — administering the estate of a decedent in the absence of judicial supervision
- Small Estate Affidavits — simpler and less expensive process for administering a small estate without having to obtain letters of administration
- Temporary Administration — seeking short-term appointment as the administrator of an estate to prevent the estate from being damaged by foreclosure, etc.
- Guardianship — instituting a guardianship or temporary guardianship action, defending a guardianship or temporary guardianship action, or exploring alternatives to guardianship
- Simple Wills — drafting single wills and joint or reciprocal wills for persons or couples with estates valued at $1 million or less
- Powers Of Attorney — drafting limited powers of attorney, durable powers of attorney, springing powers of attorney, and medical powers of attorney
- Living Wills — drafting an instrument that gives your care directives to your medical care provider in the event that you are not able to do so
If you are looking for an attorney who truly cares about making the law work for you, call the Law Office of Tony A. Pitts.
Contact Law Office of Tony A. Pitts today at 512-825-5545 to schedule a consultation, or browse our website for more information about us or our civil litigation services.