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Peace of Mind
Through Careful Planning

DALLAS ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY

TAP TO CALL TODAY: 214-865-6465

Estate Planning Attorney Serving Dallas and Surrounding Areas
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Estate planning conversations have a tendency to stay on the back burner. However, when you have a spouse or child, it is important to have an estate plan that ensures loved ones are cared for if anything were to happen to you.   It is essential to consult a skilled lawyer who can protect those you care about and ensure their financial well being through estate planning tailored to your individual circumstances.

For over 20 years, clients have put their trust in Jesse White for their estate planning needs.  When you need an estate plan, Jesse White will build an individualized plan that takes care of loved ones and accounts for your legacy goals, including charitable requests. If you recently lost a loved one, he can guide you through the probate process.

The best time to plan for your estate is while you are healthy and able to make sound financial decisions. It is these decisions that will:

  • Ensure your estate/asset directions are carried out when you're gone.
  • Act as guideposts for providing for your dependents and efficiently distributing your assets.
  • Resolve any conflicts that might arise over the distribution of your assets after you're gone.

Experienced Guidance Through The Estate Planning Process
 
Planning your estate involves difficult decisions about private matters related to the disbursement of property and assets. Our estate planning lawyer Jesse White will work closely with you to develop an estate plan that will address your concerns, which may include:

  • Disposition of your estate
  • Asset protection, asset management & the division of assets
  • Health care decisions
  • Guardianships
  • Tax considerations
  • Trusts

The Five Essential Estate Planning Documents You Should Have

1. Will
A will is a legal document used to express your last wishes. It dictates how your estate will be allocated after death and names one or more persons, the executor, to manage the estate until its final distribution.

2. Durable Power of Attorney
A Durable Power of Attorney allows a person, most often elderly (known as the “Principal”) to appoint a close friend or relative (this person is known as the “Agent”) to oversee legal and financial matters on their behalf. The term “Durable” implies that the Agent’s responsibilities will stay intact if the Principal becomes incapacitated.  Having a valid Durable Power of Attorney in place prior to the Principal becoming incapacitated can potentially save thousands of dollars in attorney's fees by avoiding the necessity of a guardianship.

3. Medical Power of Attorney
A Medical Power of Attorney is a document signed by a competent adult, i.e., “principal,” designating a person who the principal trusts to make health care decisions on the principal’s behalf should the principal be unable to make such decisions. The individual chosen to act on the principal’s behalf is referred to as an “agent.”

4. Living Will
A living will, also called a directive to physicians or advance directive, is a document that lets people state their wishes for end-of-life medical care, in case they become unable to communicate their decisions. It has no power after death.

5. Revocable Living Trust
A living trust is an effective way to handle one's estate, especially in providing clear direction on how one's assets should be disbursed (and to whom) after death.

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Jesse White handles estate planning matters for clients in Dallas and surrounding Texas communities. Contact us today online or by telephone at 214-865-6465 to arrange a consultation.


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What our clients are saying:

Amy

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Mr. White and Barbara are wonderful. I'm very nervous and confused about the process and they never make me feel like a bother. They are patient and answer my question. And they really know what they are talking about!!! I would recommend them. Thank you Jesse and Barbara.

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Bethany

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Jesse White and his staff took care of me during a very difficult time in my life.  He was very knowledgeable, professional and courteous and always took the time to answer my questions. A divorce is never easy, especially when kids are involved, and I am glad that I had Mr. White in my corner.

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Kimberly P.

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Jesse was courteous and attentive to all matters. He was a fantastic teammate throughout all meetings, hearings and court dates. I highly highly recommend him to anyone and everyone. Where the other side was well prepared Jesse came even more prepared. He made the difficult dealings of a divorce less stressful and was by my side the entire way. If you're looking for the best divorce lawyer in SA, no doubt this is your guy.

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Angelica C.

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One of the few lawyers who genuinely cares about helping. My situation is pretty complicated so I am extremely thankful for his help.

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Amy C.

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Mr. White surpassed my expectations. He was tough with the other lawyer and made sure that I was not taken advantage of again. I was able to keep my home thanks to spousal support and child support. I was finally free of my ex-husband and was able to move on with my life. I now recommend Mr. White to all of my friends and family. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!

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Laura C.

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Jesse White is an excellent lawyer.  He expertly handled our custody case while keeping it within our budget . He explained everything about the case in clear terms so we could understand and was prompt in returning our calls.  If you need a top-notch lawyer who is tough, fair and won’t bankrupt you, this is your man!

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James L.

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Mr. White was a tough advocate throughout the entire custody case.  Thanks to him and his staff, we won our custody case in the end.  I am eternally grateful and highly recommend Mr. White.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

San Antonio Office:

1777 NE Loop 410
Suite 600
San Antonio, TX 78217

T: 210-570-2229
Email: jesse@jsw-law.com





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