Services

Estate Planning

At Speice Law, PLLC, we make estate planning efficient and straightforward. By evaluating your financial goals and family dynamics, we help you design a custom plan that protects your loved ones and assets while aiming to avoid probate in the future.

Our Estate Planning Services Include:

  • Last Will and Testament: A foundational document to specify your wishes and distribute assets.

  • Revocable Living Trusts: Flexible trusts to manage your assets during your lifetime and after.

  • Irrevocable and Charitable Trusts: Tools for tax planning and leaving a charitable legacy.

  • Special Needs Trusts: Protect assets for loved ones with disabilities without jeopardizing benefits.

  • Financial Power of Attorney: Designate someone to handle financial matters if you are unable.

  • Medical Power of Attorney: Appoint someone to make medical decisions on your behalf.

  • Advanced Health Directive: Outline your preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care.

  • Guardianship Designations: Ensure your children or dependents are cared for by someone you trust.

  • HIPAA Authorization Forms: Allow chosen individuals to access your medical information.

  • Transfer on Death Deed: Simplify the transfer of real estate upon your passing.

  • Ladybird Deed: Preserve Medicaid eligibility while transferring property efficiently.

Business Planning

Whether you’re starting a new business or looking to better protect your assets, Speice Law, PLLC is here to help. We assist with choosing the right entity type, setting up operating agreements, and filing your business with the State of Texas.

Our Business Planning Services Include:

  • Entity Formation (LLC and C-Corporations): We help you establish the right business structure to meet your goals and protect your assets.

  • Contract Drafting and Review: We prepare and review contracts to ensure they’re clear, enforceable, and tailored to your business needs.

  • Employee Agreements: We draft agreements to define roles, responsibilities, and protections for your team.

  • Independent Contractor Agreements (1099s): We create contracts to formalize relationships with independent contractors.

  • Employee Handbooks: We help businesses outline policies and expectations to protect both employers and employees.

Probate in Harris and Montgomery County, TX

Navigating probate can feel overwhelming during an emotional time. At Speice Law, PLLC, we make the process seamless for clients in Harris and Montgomery County, Texas. Whether you’re handling an estate with or without a will, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Our Probate Services Include:

  • Uncontested Probate (with or without a Will): We help executors and families navigate the probate process to honor the decedent’s wishes or settle the estate when no will exists.

  • Heirship Proceedings (without a Will): We assist families in determining rightful heirs through court proceedings to ensure proper estate distribution.

  • Muniment of Title: For estates without formal administration, we help transfer property efficiently using a will as evidence of title.

  • Small Estate Affidavit: We guide families through this cost-effective process for transferring property in smaller estates.