Creating Wills For The Individuals Of Southeast Texas

Whether you are interested in making a last will and testament or you wish to update an existing one, you will need trustworthy counsel. Since 1958, Wells Peyton Partain Baldo & Lighty, LLP, has been serving Beaumont and the surrounding communities in Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Chambers, Liberty, Jasper, and Newton counties with dedication and care.

We are one of the oldest and most respected law firms in southeast Texas. Our commitment to providing highly personalized legal services sets us apart. When it comes to creating wills, we focus on efficiency and effectiveness. Our goal is to help you achieve peace of mind that your final wishes are going to be carried out the way you want.

Comprehensive Will Preparation From An Experienced Team

Creating a will involves more than just writing down who gets what. In their collective decades of experience drafting wills, our estate planning attorneys know exactly how to cross every t and dot every i. They ensure every aspect of your will is covered, including:

• Beneficiaries: Specify who will receive your assets.
• Assets: Clearly list what you own and who gets it.
• Executor: Choose someone to carry out your wishes.
• Will formation: Ensure that your will is properly drafted and executed to avoid potential issues in the probate process.

Our lawyers are skilled at drafting wills that are clear and enforceable. They make the details airtight so that you can rest assured that your surviving loved ones will honor your wishes.

Do I Really Need A Will?

Having a will is crucial for all adults. Without one, the state of Texas considers you intestate. This means that Texas’ laws of intestacy will determine the distribution of your assets. This process might not align with your wishes. Your assets could end up with relatives you never intended to benefit. Having a will ensures that your assets go to the right people. Our estate planning lawyers will guide you through the process so that you have a will in place.

Can I Avoid Probate?

While probate in Texas is certainly not a bad thing, and it isn’t nearly as expensive or time consuming as many other states, clients often wonder if there are ways to avoid probate. The answer, depending on the type of assets one owns, may be yes. Under the right circumstances, one might be able to construct their estate plan in such a way that probating a Will upon death is not necessary, which can save the beneficiaries of an estate the expense and time of probate. These estate planning methods typically include the use of pay-on-death beneficiary designations for accounts, Lady Bird Deeds or Transfer-on-Death Deeds for real estate, and/or trusts (especially when one owns out-of-state real property). Our estate planning attorneys can analyze your situation and help you determine whether these estate planning tools are right for you.

Contact A Beaumont Estate Planning Attorney Today

At Wells Peyton Partain Baldo & Lighty, LLP, we are here to help you with all your estate planning needs. Our experienced team will provide you with the peace of mind you deserve. Contact us at 409-838-2644 or send us an email to schedule a consultation.