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Probate Administration and Estate Planning KNOW-HOW
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Knowledgable Legal Help You Can Count On
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The Law Offices of Joseph E. Seiler is a full service Probate, Trust, and Estate Planning Law Firm in Northwest Houston accessible to individuals and families along the U.S. 290 corridor from Houston, Cypress, Fairfield, Tomball, Hempstead, and Brenham. Our mission is to provide prompt and high quality legal care to clients who need assistance with probate administration, probate disputes, wills, trusts, and estate planning.
Our Commitment to our Clients
Attorney Joseph E. Seiler is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal counsel and representation to his clients. He applies his experience and legal training to make their lives easier by working to legally implement their goals. He offers quality legal advice and stands by each of his clients as he guides them through the complexities of the probate, trust, and estate planning process.
FEATURED PRACTICE AREAS
PROBATE WITH A WILL
PROBATE WITHOUT A WILL
WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING
INHERITANCE RIGHTS
ALL PRACTICE AREAS
Probate
Probate Initiation
Transfer of Legal Title to Heirs
Inheritance Issues
Appointment of Personal Representative
Estate Administration
Probate Disputes and Litigation
Rights of Heirs and Beneficiaries
Personal Representative Compensation
Enforcement Action
Claims for Money against Estate
Legal Advice for Executors, Administrators and Personal Representatives
Powers of Attorney
Durable Power of Attorney
Limited Power of Attorney
Medical Power of Attorney
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Estate Planning
Last Will and Testament
Inter-Vivos Trust Creation
Testamentary Trusts
In Terrorum Clauses (No Contest Clauses)
Probate Avoidance
Transfer-on-Death Deeds (TODDs)
Payable-on-Death Accounts
Trusts
Trust Creation
Trust Administration and Accounting
Trust Modification and Termination
Legal Representation for Trustees and Beneficiaries
Trustee-Beneficiary Lawsuits
Enforcement Actions
Claims By or Against Trustee
Advanced Directives
Directive to Physicians Regarding Future Care
Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)
Designation of Guardian if Need Arises
HIPPA Authorization
PROVIDING CLIENTS WITH PERSONAL ATTENTION
Meet Your Probate, Wills, and Trusts Attorney
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Joseph Seiler has dedicated his career to helping people in Northwest Harris County and Southeast Texas with their probate, estate planning, and trust litigation needs. He cares about each client, listens to them in detail, and clearly and promptly communicates with them.
A lifelong Houston-area resident, Joseph worked for 6 years in both blue-collar and white-collar positions before law school. He started as a warehouse associate and then later joined his employer’s sales division. He worked his way up and was eventually assigned to help manage multi-million dollar customer contracts.
In addition, during law school, Joseph worked as a legal extern for the United States Attorneys’ Offices and later for the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. He earned his B.B.A. from Texas A&M University and graduated with a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.
WHAT SETS OUR LAW FIRM APART
FOCUSED ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION
During your first initial consultation, and then as a client, you will receive one-on-one attention from your attorney. You will speak directly with Mr. Seiler and will have ready access to him throughout our representation. Our attorney always makes time to listen to a client’s concerns.
REPUTATION WITH CLIENTS
Many clients are hesitant to contact a law firm because they are afraid to deal with an attorney. However, Mr. Seiler prides himself on his friendly personalized service. In addition to being a great listener, out lawyer is patient, sympathetic, and understanding. You will never feel rushed when communicating with our law firm.
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT YOUR FREE ONE-HALF HOUR STRATEGY SESSION
Mr. Seiler always enjoys meeting new people and looks forward to finding out how and if he can assist you with your probate, will and trust matters. As a potential client, you will receive focused personal attention and speak directly with Mr. Seiler during your free consultation. Our attorney communicates promptly, is patient, understanding, and eager to help clients with their legal needs. With knowledgable and diligent representation, Mr. Seiler works to protect each client’s rights as he guides them through the legal system. To schedule a free consultation with Mr. Seiler, please call (713) 343-1450 or leave us a message on our Contact Us page. At your free strategy session, you may expect Mr. Seiler to:
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1. Listen to you
Mr. Seiler always takes time to welcome each potential client when he or she arrives. During your free strategy session, Mr. Seiler will make every effort to make you feel respected and understood. As he listens to the facts of your situation, he may ask questions intermittently because even small facts can have significant implications with regard to one’s legal options.
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2. Explain Your Options
To determine the best course of action, you first need to know what options are available to you. Mr. Seiler applies his knowledge of probate, wills, and trust law to describe the possible courses of action that may be taken to implement your legal goal.
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3. Start Developing a Strategy
After exploring your legal options with you, Mr. Seiler gives each client time to think the matter over. Some clients already have a clear understanding of course of action they prefer. If this is the case, then Mr. Seiler will begin forming a strategy with you to help implement your legal goal.
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Joseph E. Seiler focuses on helping individuals and families with their probate administration, estate planning, inheritance, and trust law needs. He is affiliiated with several prominent legal organizations, including:
State Bar of Texas
Texas Supreme Court
All Texas Appellate Courts
United State Federal Court for the Southern District of Texas
Houston Bar Association
Northwest Houston Bar Association
You will receive focused personal attention and speak directly with Mr. Seiler. Our attorney communicates promptly with each client, treats them with empathy, and is eager to help them with their legal needs. Through knowledgable and diligent representation, Mr. Seiler works to protect each client’s rights as he assists them with their legal matter. To schedule a free consultation with Mr. Seiler, please call (713) 343-1450
✧ Contact ✧
Phone: (713) 343-1450
Fax: (713) 957-2076
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Offices in Houston and Hempstead
Northwest Houston Office
13201 Northwest Freeway, Suite 800
Houston, TX 77040
By Appointment Only
Hempstead Office
37573 Betka Rd.
Hempstead, TX 77445
By Appointment Only
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