Bracewell attorneys represent both individual and corporate executors guiding them through the estate administration process.  We advise our fiduciary clients on their duties and responsibilities.  We combine efficient handling of both the legal and business issues involved in the probate process with an appreciation of the tax and financial impact on our clients and estate beneficiaries. 

After the loss of a family member, an executor often needs help understanding and putting into motion the estate administration process.  We help the executor through the probate process by:

• Preparing and filing the appropriate probate pleadings
• Gathering, assimilating and filing the estate inventory
• Filing the required notices
• Preparing and filing estate tax returns
• Providing advice regarding post-mortem estate and tax planning
• Funding and distributing estate assets

We also represent executors, trustees and beneficiaries in disputed estate or trust matters such as will contests and breach of fiduciary duty claims.  In addition, for family members of our clients who face the prospect of impaired mental capacity, we represent individuals in uncontested and contested guardianship matters.