Probate Planning & Litigation

Probate Litigation

Whatever side we represent, our attorneys have experience in all types of trust, estate, and probate litigation, including disputes involving:

• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Will and trust contests
• Undue influence and coercion
• Complex and significant assets
• Asset valuation
• Incapacity of the deceased
• Fraud
• Claims against an estate
• Estate mismanagement

We have the knowledge and attention to detail to handle effectively high-profile, large, or complex estate and trust issues, through the probate process and in estate and probate litigation. Because we have represented all sides in such matters, our attorneys are equipped to anticipate and combat difficult issues that may arise, minimizing cost to the estate or trust. In addition, our experience and knowledge of trust and estate disputes helps reduce personal conflict among heirs, beneficiaries, executors, and trustees.

Probate Planning

Life can be unpredictable. While the attorneys of Hensley and Krueger, L.L.P. can’t help you predict the future, we can help you prepare for it. Careful estate planning provides you with peace of mind, ensuring that your affairs are in order regardless of what life may bring. Assistance with probate administration from one of our skilled attorneys allows you to focus on important personal matters at a difficult time by minimizing the attention you must devote to legal matters.

Hensley & Krueger, L.L.P. can provide individuals and families in Houston and Texas with legal services that help them plan for the future and care for the people they love. Your life, your family and your circumstances are unique. Our attorneys and staff will take the time to listen, get to know you, and understand your objectives.

Estate Planning: An estate plan includes an appropriate will, trusts and powers of attorney to protect and distribute your assets and deal with unforeseeable contingencies. We can help you establish a plan that meets your needs, whether you want to set up a living trust or are interested in gift tax planning.

Probate and Estate Administration: Are you responsible for the probate and administration of an estate? Our probate attorneys can guide you through the process from filing of the probate application, to dealing with creditor issues, and filing estate-basis information reports or tax returns.

Guardianships : Do you need to establish a guardianship to protect a loved one? Are you seeking alternatives to guardianships that can still offer your loved one protection? Our attorneys can help.

Health Care Decisions: Are your family members and health care professionals aware of your preferences for medical care in the event you are unable to communicate? We can help you have the appropriate powers of attorney, advance directives and other tools in place.

Power of Attorney: It is very important to have someone you trust to take care of your financial obligations in case of injury or accident. A legal power of attorney is just one way to make sure your affairs are managed properly in the event you are unable to do so for yourself.