Navigate the Probate Process Smoothly and Efficiently
Estate planning is not easy for many people. For some, it can be difficult to think about end of life situations. Others believe that estate planning is only for the rich. In truth, proper estate planning is just as important for people with modest estates as it is for those with extensive assets. When you are ready to make a plan that protects your loved ones and your assets, it is important to work with an attorney you can trust.
I am Susan Simmons, and as a San Antonio estate planning attorney, I am dedicated to helping Texans create plans that meet their needs and goals. I understand that estate planning means sharing private information, so I respect and safeguard my clients’ confidences at all times. I devote personal attention to every client, taking the time to learn about your situation, answer your questions, determine your goals and then build a comprehensive estate plan dedicated to meeting those needs.
A Full-Service San Antonio Estate Planning Law Firm
Creating a properly designed estate plan is the only way to ensure that your assets are distributed to the people and organizations you intend to benefit.
Similarly, the right plan allows you to choose a trusted person to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.
I assist clients with all aspects of estate planning, including:
- Wills: As the most basic and essential part of an estate plan, a will allows you to designate who will receive your property after your death. I draft fully customized wills tailored to your needs. I do not use standardized forms.
- Trusts: A trust has many benefits but also some drawbacks. When you come to my firm, I’ll sit down with you, listen to your goals and help you decide if a trust is right for you. Some examples of trusts I work with are revocable trusts, charitable trusts and special needs trusts
- Powers of attorney: With a financial power of attorney, you can choose a person to make financial decisions on your behalf if you become unable to make them yourself. A medical power of attorney lets you choose someone to make medical decisions for you when you are unable to do so yourself.
Thinking About Your Loved Ones
Preparing an estate plan can be difficult, but it is an act of love that helps prevent misunderstandings and strife in your family after you are gone. Assigning power of attorney to a trusted individual in advance can be crucial in situations where you are unable to act on your own behalf. These documents can take the burden off your family when the need to make difficult decisions arises. Also, an estate plan can make the probate process much easier for your loved ones.
Making My Services Convenient for Clients
My clients are sometimes ill when they decide to take these steps. I make it my mission to assist in any way possible to allow you to focus on recovery. I’ll make the trip to your home, nursing home or hospital to meet with you, gather the necessary information to draft the proper forms, and to ensure execution of the documents with all required formalities.
Request a Free Consultation
To discuss your estate planning needs with a skilled San Antonio wills and trusts lawyer, call 210-867-7141 or complete the form here.
In most cases I will give you a quote in advance of the legal fees I will charge as well as an estimate of the expenses for which you will be liable.
I try very hard to work on a transactional basis, as opposed to an hourly basis; however, you should be aware that in some matters, such as litigation matters, I must work on an hourly or contingency basis.