Guardianship attorney Houston - The Law Office of Whitney L. Thompson, PLLC - (281) 214-0173

The Law Office of Whitney L. Thompson, PLLC, based in Houston, Texas, is dedicated to providing a wide variety of quality legal services, including assistance in guardianship proceedings. We strongly advocate for our clients’ rights and strive to offer lasting legal solutions.What does guardianship entail in Texas?Guardianship in Texas involves caring for another individual and/or managing their finances, with an aim to maintain the individual's autonomy and decision-making abilities as much as possible. A guardian, with full or limited jurisdiction over an incapacitated person, can be appointed by Texas courts.What is the duration of validity for letters of guardianship for estates in Texas?Letters of guardianship for estates in Texas are valid for a period of one year and four months from the date of issue. These letters can be reissued and renewed by the court clerk post the court's approval of the guardian's Annual Account. However, new Letters of Guardianship are not automatically sent out following the approval of your Annual Account.Who is eligible to be a guardian to a child?The court can appoint any individual who will act in the minor's best interest as a guardian. If the minor is 14 years or older, the minor's nominee should be appointed unless it's against the minor's best interest. A parental nomination, such as one in a will, is given preference.The Law Office of Whitney L. Thompson, PLLC4201 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W Suite 219, Box #116B, Houston, TX 77068, United States(281) 214-0173https://goo.gl/maps/6r4XmT8uSefSj5ub9https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krLhzCI750Mhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQAO6HXGDJV6NSHzpFCWuOiKyDwzaMF1ghttps://www.wthompsonlaw.com/guardianship/https://www.facebook.com/wthompsonlawhttps://twitter.com/lawofficeofwlthttps://www.pinterest.com/wthompsonlaw/the-law-office-of-whitney-l-thompson-pllc/https://soundcloud.com/whitney-l-thompson/guardianship-attorney-houston-the-law-office-of-whitney-l-thompson-pllchttps://soundcloud.com/whitney-l-thompson/sets/guardianship-attorney-houstonAsset Protection LawyerChild Custody LawyerDivorce LawyerEstate Planning & Probate LawyerGuardianship LawyerLegal Separation LawyerMediation Services LawyerMedicaid Planning LawyerProbate LawyerSpecial Needs Trust LawyerTrust LawyerUncontested Guardianship LawyerUncontested Probate AttorneyWills LawyerEstate planning attorneyFamily law attorneyLaw firmAlief, TXBraeswood Place, TXClear Lake, TXEast Houston, TXEast Little York/Homestead, TXEastex – Jensen, TXEdgebrook, TXEnergy Corridor, TXFort Bend Houston, TXGreater Fondren Southwest, TXGreater Greenspoint, TXGreater Heights, TXGreater Inwood, TXGreater Third Ward, TXGreenway/Upper Kirby, TXGulfton, TXHobby, TXMeadowbrook/Allendale, TXMemorial, TXMeyerland, TXMontrose, TXNorthshore, TXNorthside Village, TXSharpstown, TXSouth Acres/Crestmont Park, TXSouth Belt/Ellington, TXSouth Park, TXSunnyside, TXThe Museum District, TXThe Woodlands, TXThird Wa