Home About Our Firm Our Attorneys Practice Areas Publications Staff Recruiting Contact Us 866-721-6665 Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts Estate Planning Attorneys in Midland, Texas At Cotton Bledsoe Tighe & Dawson, our philosophy is based on the belief that estate planning involves both planning to live effectively, productively, securely, and with maximum self-determination, and planning for one’s death in a way that gives final meaning and worth to one’s life. In implementing this philosophy, we use both traditional and innovative estate planning techniques. Estate Planning The attorneys in our estate planning group have the same high quality credentials as the other attorneys at Cotton Bledsoe. We have three members who are board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law, and who also belong to the College of the State Bar, an organization that recognizes excellence in continuing legal education. Our estate planning attorneys regularly advise clients and implement plans involving the use of: Wills Trusts Family limited partnerships Business agreements relating to closely held businesses Tax issues (transfer, gift, generation skipping) Marital property agreements Many other planning documents Click Here for Ten Common Estate Planning Mistakes Click Here for a helpful estate planning worksheet Self-Determination Documents The firm counsels clients regarding their needs with respect to powers of attorney, advance medical directives, pre-need guardianship designations and organ donations. We also handle many other related planning issues. These types of documents allow our clients to effectively plan for the future while maintaining the ability to be responsible for their own affairs as long as they are able. Probate and Trust Administration Our lawyers are skilled in the administration of decedents’ estates and trust estates, both in probate and non-probate matters. We regularly handle: Taxable and non-taxable estates Administration of trust agreements, including revocable and irrevocable trusts of all kinds Administration of estates of decedents Texas Ancillary Probate Other related issues Planning for Family Members With Special Needs Many financial devices and protective legal documents are available to help plan for the protection, safety and financial security of family members with special medical needs. When a child or parent has a mental or physical disability, legal instruments including special needs trusts, guardianships, living trusts, and conservatorships may be set up to provide the special needs family member with necessary support — as well as giving a measure of reassurance to the care-giving family members that their loved one will be well cared for in the event of their own death. When you are ready to plan for your family’s future, contact our office for advice, assistance and skilled representation. Our Services Business and Entity Law Commercial Litigation Commercial Real Estate Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts Health Care Law and Regulation Insurance Defense Litigation Labor and Employment Law Oil and Gas Litigation Oil and Gas Title Examinations Oil and Gas Transactions Personal Injury Defense Physician, Nursing and Hospital Representation Product Liability Defense Tax Law Toxic Torts Defense Texas Ancillary Probate Ten Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes Contact our office for more information or to discuss your legal issues. Toll Free: 866-721-6665 Local: 432-897-1440 Fax: 432-682-3672 Cotton Bledsoe Tighe & Dawson, P.C. 500 West Illinois Ave. Suite 300 Midland, TX 79701-4337 MAP DIRECTIONS * CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards. © 2021 Cotton Bledsoe Tighe & Dawson, P.C. • All Rights Reserved Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Business Development Solutions by FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters