Austin Probate Lawyers

Overview of Probate Law

Slater & Kennon is a law firm of Austin probate lawyers who have been successfully representing clients for more than 20 years. Our firm was built upon the ideal that the clients' needs always come first, and when those needs are established, our Austin probate lawyers will aggressively and zealously pursue a positive result.

When you meet with one of our Austin probate lawyers, the first thing we will do is take a full accounting of your situation, as every circumstance is different. Below are just a few examples of the types of issues we'll need to help you with during our time working together.

Probate Litigation

Unfortunately, there are times when an estate will be challenged either by an heir to the estate or someone who feels that he or she is entitled to be an heir. This complication can slow the process of administering the estate considerably and require an enormous amount of time, stress and expense if it's not handled properly. The Austin probate lawyers at Slater & Kennon have the experience to understand when it's time to fight and when it's time to work towards an amicable solution, and we'll help you understand why we recommend a certain course of action.

Wills

Obviously, an estate is more easily liquidated and closed when there is a will in place. This is one of the central issues in probate law - an intestate estate. The term "intestate" means without a will, and this clearly complicates matters to the point where you'll need Slater & Kennon's Austin probate lawyers to help you through this process, as the estate will need to be administered under strict guidelines that are set in Texas law.

Trusts

Trusts are instruments that can serve almost like wills, but there are important differences to consider when an estate is brought before the probate court. The biggest advantage to certain types of trusts is the ability to avoid unnecessary tax liability, but that's only one aspect of the situation - the estate still needs to be administered properly in the eyes of the local probate court.

Overall, probate law in Texas is an area of law that can contain several issues, all of which can be quite complicated. If you have a need for probate-related advice, contact one of the Austin probate lawyers at Slater & Kennon today to begin the process of putting this matter behind you.


Centrally located in the Arboretum area of north Austin, the Slater & Kennon law firm represents clients in Travis County, Bastrop County, Burnet County, Williamson County, and Hays County, including the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Bastrop, Burnet, and Georgetown.