Wills | Trusts | Estate Planning | Probate | Guardianship
Thoughtful
Estate Planning
= Peace of Mind
A Texas attorney that makes house calls! Guided by Nearly 30 Years of Legal Experience.
Convenient. Virtual. Service.
We all want to plan for the future, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. The thought of going to an expensive downtown lawyer doesn’t make things any easier and shouldn’t stand between you and your estate planning goals.
As an attorney and proud Texan, our firm provides personalized, online services to the people of this great state. We work with you, on your schedule, at your convenience, virtually from your own home.
The only traffic you’ll have to manage is the dog on your living room floor. With minimal overhead, we pass the savings on to you. Our services are cost effective and surprise-free. What you see is what you get. Now that’s peace of mind.
Get in touch with us to set up a consultation, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to enquire how we can help you.
“Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy, it’s for everyone, everyone who wants to protect their family and prepare for the future".”
As a bilingual attorney (English/Spanish) and former Navy spouse who raised and homeschooled two daughters, I understand firsthand the importance of protecting your family's future regardless of your current life stage.
Areas of Practice
Probate refers to the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate. The court reviews the will to determine if it is valid and provides a final ruling on the division and distribution of assets to heirs and beneficiaries based on the will. If a person dies intestate, or without a will, the court divides the estate according to state law. LEARN MORE
A guardianship typically involves the appointment of someone to manage the medical and physical care of a person with limited capacity such as a special needs child or a person with physical or intellectual disabilities. A conservatorship is a court order that appoints someone to oversee the financial affairs of a minor or a person who is incapacitated. One person can serve in both roles. LEARN MORE
A will and last testament form the foundation of an estate plan and are the key instrument used to ensure that the estate is settled in the manner desired by the deceased. While there is more to an estate plan than just a will, it is the presiding document the probate court uses to guide the process of settling an estate. LEARN MORE
Like a will, a trust provides for distribution of assets based on the deceased’s wishes. But unlike a will, a trust can protect assets from creditors and avoid taxes and the cost of probate. It can provide for control and future direction of assets long after the deceased person’s passing. Special needs trusts can permit a disable child or parent to receive income from the trust while still retaining public disability benefits like Medicaid. LEARN MORE
Everyone has an estate, it’s everything you own, your home, your accounts, your cars, and you probably have very specific ideas where and to whom you want your money to go after you pass. Because if you don’t, the state will be very happy to tell you exactly where your money will be going, and you and your heirs may not like it. Take charge of your estate. LEARN MORE
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Warren Buffet
About MaryAnn Jones Attorney At Law, PLLC
UCLA graduate and Temple University Beasley School of Law alumna with nearly 30 years of legal practice. As a mother who has experienced the challenges of balancing family life with essential planning, I'm committed to making this process accessible and stress-free for your family.
