Areas of Law Practice & Expertise
Trust Robert Jewett Law PLLC, to competently and compassionately help you plan and prepare your legal documents.
Wills + Estate Planning
Singles
- For Individuals
- Consultation
- Legal Counsel
- Drafted Legal Will
Couples
- For Couples
- Consultation
- Legal Counsel
- Drafted Legal Will
Probate Law
Probate
- Consultation
- Legal Counsel
- Drafting & Filing
- Court Fees
Heirship
- Flat Fee
- Legal Counsel
- Representation
- Court Fees
Legal Planning
Estates
- Feature 1
- Feature 2
Trusts
Trust
- Feature 1
- Feature 2
Guardianship
P.O.A.
- Consultation
- Legal Counsel
- Documents
Medicaid
Medicaid
- Flat Fee Scheduels
- Flatt Fee
Place Your Burden On Our Shoulders
We realize legal processes can quickly become
confusing or even intimating.
That’s why we will walk you through each step of the legal process, educating and empowering you along the way to make the best decisions for your family and loved ones.
We treat our clients with the respect, compassion and integrity that they deserve.
Choose Robert Jewett Law PLLC to help carry your load, and ease your burdens. We’re here for you.
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Wills & Estate Planning
Singles from $850, Couples from $1,450
Estate planning is important no matter what your net worth is. A simple will can be completed in just a few hours while dying intestate (without a will) could force your family to spend weeks or months in court trying to settle your estate.
As a teacher, I am very familiar with the unique needs of planning for retirement benefits like TRS, IRAs, or a 401k. I can help you preserve your estate for you and your family.
Drafting a Will
Drafting a will may seem like a relatively simple process: Write down who should receive your property and who your executor will be. But legally effective wills have specific requirements in Texas – and just downloading a form may give you a will that is valid for somewhere else, but not in Texas.
One of my first clients was the wife of a deceased engineer – a brilliant man – who thought he would “do it himself.” Unfortunately, the things he didn’t know cost his surviving wife $15,000 that could have been saved by a just a consultation!
Probating a Will
Probate is the process by which a deceased person’s estate is distributed. The first step is the court checking to see if the will meets the legal requirements and giving other parties time to contest the will. Creditors will then have a chance to be repaid from assets in the estate. Once those steps are complete, the person’s property will be distributed as they instructed in their will. Depending on how smoothly things go, the process can take as little as a few weeks or go on for several months.
Contesting a Will
There are four grounds for contesting a will in Texas: not in the proper legal form, lack of mental capacity, undue influence through fraud or other means, and forgery. A will contest must be made at the start of the probate process by someone with an interest in the will, and Texas law requires that you hire an attorney. If a will contest is successful, the last valid will, if available, is used, and if there is no other will, property will be distributed according to intestacy laws.
If you need assistance with a will in Cypress, Katy, or Waller County, contact Robert Jewett, Attorney and Counselor today.
Probate A Will Or Establish Heirship
Probate from $1,875. Heirships from $3,495.
The loss of a loved one can be one of the most difficult situations you’ll ever face. I know – I lost my mom in May 2017, and my second mother – my wife’s mom – in October 2017.
Unfortunately, dealing with the legal process of distributing your loved one’s assets–especially if he or she did not leave behind a will–can add stress to an already emotional time.
Probate is the legal process by which assets from a deceased individual are distributed among beneficiaries via a Will. If the Decedent did not have a Will, an Heirship may be necessary to legally pass title to property like a home or bank account.
Compassionate, Effective Representation
Probate law is a unique and complex field. That’s why it’s important to work with a lawyer who’s ready to handle probate cases. If you need help from a probate lawyer in Cypress, Katy, or Waller County, call Robert Jewett, Attorney and Counselor for your consultation.
Medicaid Planning to Preserve Your Assets or Your Parents’
Guardianship from $3,495 & Medicaid Planning
There is a common misconception that a couple has to spend down their assets to qualify for Medicaid-paid nursing home care. In the rush to make decisions, many people make mistakes like selling their home, taking out reverse mortgages, or giving away their savings—all of which can be disastrous!
My goal is to protect 100 percent of a couple’s assets. The plan to safeguard a couple’s estate is very individual – what worked for someone else may not be right for you. You need a personal advisor to guide you through these treacherous waters!
I am happy to come to your home or the home of your parent to discuss what the right moves are for your family.
Call me now at 877-208-1943 to schedule a personal consultation.