Protecting the Estates of GLBT Families
For many GLBT families, the focus is often on what they cannot legally accomplish, and because of this, they often overlook viable legal protections. In fact, with the proper guidance, these families can create an estate plan that fully protects their rights. At the Law Offices of Jo Bess Jackson, P.C., located in Dallas, Texas, we counsel gays, lesbians, and domestic partners about life planning, and estate planning. To find out more, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
Despite the legal system's relative exclusion of gay and lesbian couples, our firm has developed estate planning strategies that work to protect GLBT couples. In fact, for the past 20 years, gay and lesbian couples from all over the state Texas have sought the counsel of Ms. Jackson.
Some of the estate planning tools which our firm utilizes in GLBT estate planning include:
- Wills which state what property you own, who should get that property, and how should they inherit it.
- Trusts which allow you to control your property during your life, and to avoid probate, as well as certain estate taxes.
- Living wills and durable power of attorneys which define what medical treatment you want to receive in the event of your incapacity, and who shall carry out these wishes.
Our firm can fully represent clients in complex estate planning, including issues related to estate taxation, business succession planning, and other complicated wealth issues. While Ms. Jackson has experience in these highly complex estates, she will happily draft a simple will or trust for a GLBT individual or family.
For more information about estate planning for the GBLT community, contact an estate planning lawyer at the Law Offices of Jo Bess Jackson, P.C., to schedule a free initial consultation. We counsel people throughout North Texas, including Denton, Ft. Worth, Irving, Plano, and Oaklawn. Please call (214) 219-2285.
The Law Offices of Jo Bess Jackson represents clients throughout North Texas, including people in Oaklawn, Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, McKinney, Denton, Irving, Arlington, Garland, Dallas County, Collin County, Ellis County, Henderson County, DFW, and Mid-City.
The Law Offices of Jo Bess Jackson, P.C.
110 Manufacturing St.
Dallas, TX 75207
214-219-2285
