Creating an estate plan is a very important decision. It is a serious matter with numerous, complex factors to be considered, everything from owning a business, avoiding probate court, planning for a special needs child and anticipating potential conflicts among heirs. Let me carefully guide you through these critical decisions with a caring, collaborative hand.

Estate planning is all I do. At Skeen Law, I am compassionate to your challenges and concerns and work hard to make the estate planning process as easy as possible. The foundation of my success lies in my belief that no two clients are alike.

I work with clients in a wide variety of situations and can help with the following matters:

• Trusts – These days, many individuals opt for living trusts rather than a simple will. A trust can make it easier for your family to settle your affairs once you’re gone.

• Wills – A Will allows you to communicate what you would like to happen to your assets once you pass away. Creating a Will as a part of your estate plan will ensure all you leave behind will be taken care of according to your wishes.

• Incapacity Planning – It is extremely important for you to make a plan in the event of a disabling injury or debilitating disease. Without these plans in place, a judge, and not you, could ultimately decide what’s best for you.

• Probate and Estate Administration – If your loved one has passed away, trust us to guide you through the probate process so that you can focus on your own emotional well-being.

• Medicaid Planning – To avoid losing all of your hard-earned assets to nursing home expenses, it is vital to plan ahead.

• Business Succession Planning – You’ve worked hard to establish your business, but what will happen to your business when you retire or pass away? With proper planning, you can preserve your business for generations to come.

• Special Needs Planning – Parents and grandparents can take a proactive approach in planning for loved ones with special needs. I will help you choose the right plan and financial structure to support your special needs family member.

• Tax Planning – There are complex rules regarding tax treatment for your estate. The smallest mistake in transferring or distributing estate funds can result in significant tax liabilities. I have the tax knowledge and savvy you need to avoid paying unnecessary taxes.

I am an experienced counselor and compassionate confidant, helping you plan for the future. I provide service in San Antonio, Texas and throughout the Texas Hill County. Contact me by phone at (210) 202-1141 or Amanda@SkeenLawFirm.com to schedule a consultation.