howell legacy planning

Client-focused Estate Planning and Probate Attorney offering
custom solutions to your family's needs.

A client-focused practice tailoring your estate planning to your particular circumstances.

who we are

An experienced estate planning attorney, Gary Howell has worked with hundreds of clients to help them complete their wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other important estate planning documents. Our goal is to provide you with a sense of security and peace of mind as it regards the care of your minor children, the transfer of property from one generation to the next, and to provide a smooth administration of your estate when needed.  

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  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Guardianships
  • Directive to Physicians
  • Beneficiary Designations
  • Probate
  • Heirships
  • Titling of Accounts
  • Digital Assets
  • Family Office Consulting

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What Can HLP Do For You?

What We Do

When the unexpected death of a parent or spouse occurs, you might not be prepared for all that has to be addressed during the probate process, such as creditors claims, the transfer or sale of assets, and dealing with family members who have differing opinions on how things should be handled. A trust and probate lawyer like Howell Legacy Planning can help you navigate the process smoothly.

Wills

From simple to tax-planning Wills, including marital trusts, trusts for descendants, appointment of executors, trustees and guardians, charitable gifts, specific bequests and more.

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Trusts

Trusts created as separate documents from the Wills, these can be both irrevocable trusts and revocable trusts; assistance with transferring assets to the trust

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Powers of Attorney/Directive to Physicians

General POA's for financial purposes, and Medical POA's to provide an agent to make medical decisions if you're incapacitated.  End of life directives to physicians and to family members.

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Probate

Filing of the Last WIll, court hearings to prove up the WIll as valid, guidance in the administration of estate, including the sale and distribution of assets, payments of debts and taxes; assistance with heirships and small estate administrations.

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Beneficiary Designations

Designations for life insurance, 401(k) and IRA plans, and other non-probate assets. Asset ownership consulting for bank accounts, real estate and other assets (e.g., styling a bank account as joint tenancy with rights of survivorship or tenants in common).

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Family Office Consulting

Consulting on the formation, administration and upkeep of a single family office, including discussions around virtual versus on site, compensation, and outsourcing of services.

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A client-focused practice tailoring your estate planning to your particular circumstances.
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houston estate planning attorney

Based in Houston, Howell Legacy Planning represents clients throughout the state of Texas. We can meet you virtually or over the phone to discuss your particular situation and help you meet your estate planning and probate needs.

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testimonials

“Gary worked with us to understand all the difficult situations revolving around our elderly parents and made sure to cover everything that they needed. Everyone was very pleased.”

“Howell Legacy Planning made the daunting process of estate planning straightforward and stress-free. Their expertise and personalized approach gave us peace of mind knowing our family's future is secure.”

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Take control of your future today with smart, cost-effective solutions from an experienced estate planning lawyer in Texas.

Personalized attention

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From the first meeting through the execution of your documents, we work one on one with you to understand your unique needs, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate legal guidance in crafting a dynamic estate plan.

custom-tailored plans

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Each client's situation is unique and complex, and your estate plan should be customized to suit your needs and goals. We will provide a plan that is specific to you, rather than using a generic model created by a document assembly program.

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Your estate plan is important and doesn’t deserve to languish on a desk. We will be responsive to your needs and communicate with you often. We also don’t charge for phone calls, emails and meetings, so you don’t have to worry about reaching out to us.
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