Washington County Estate Planning Lawyers

Eleanor Beavers Haynes, Attorney & Counselor at Law

For more than 30 years, I have been a dedicated private practicing attorney. I am licensed to practice law in Texas and Ohio. I concentrate my legal services in the areas of small business, tax, and bankruptcy law. I work agressively for my clients, providing them with effective and skilled legal counsel.

I have served as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee in the Southern District of Ohio and worked as a Special Counsel to the State of Ohio, Office of the Attorney General for more than 19 years handling bankruptcy, tax and...

I was born and raised in South Texas, climbing my way up from very humble beginnings. Throughout high school, I worked minimum wage jobs and faced numerous legal challenges that many ordinary people encounter. After honorably serving in the US Army and teaching at the high school level, I learned the importance of hard work, firmly believing that it surpasses talent every time. My dedication, determination, and integrity have led me to represent publicly traded multi-billion-dollar entities. Being bilingual, I fluently communicate in both Spanish and English and have a deep understanding of Hispanic culture, having been immersed in it from a...

I specialize in estate planning, probate litigation, estate and trust administration, estate litigation, and planning for families with minor children. I am passionate about helping individuals and families secure their futures. With a wealth of experience in these complex areas of law, I am committed to delivering personalized solutions tailored to your specific needs. In addition to my legal practice, I am the author of the Norris Modern Probate System and Norris Modern Wills and Estates, which is available exclusively through TxDocs. This system is recognized for its comprehensive collection of Texas-specific probate forms, estate planning, wills, and trust forms, and I...

I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from Texas A&M – Kingsville in 1998. During my time at Texas A&M – Kingsville, I took on the role of an orientation leader for incoming students. After graduation, I managed a store for Tractor Supply Company and later worked as a financial planner for Waddell & Reed. A few years into my career, I felt a strong desire to pursue a greater challenge, leading me to law school. In 2005, I graduated with a law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. While studying law, I...

I am Attorney Kesney Nichols, and I assist the firm in managing cases and achieving favorable outcomes for our clients. My responsibilities encompass conducting legal research, drafting documents, interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing for hearings and trials, and aiding in the formulation of legal strategies aimed at resolving cases favorably for each client. I am dedicated to supporting clients through the most challenging periods of their lives and tirelessly advocating on their behalf. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy golfing and spending time with my rescue dogs, Nash and Ollie.

Hannah Hembree Bell is the founding attorney of Hembree Bell Law Firm where she focuses her practice on family law, divorce, and estate planning. Hannah is dedicated to helping people navigate tough family matters with genuine care and compassion. Hannah focuses on serving people and families – not businesses or powerful corporations – because she truly cares about helping others. In fact, it’s her passion. Before founding Hembree Bell Law, Hannah worked at a large law firm in downtown San Antonio. She soon realized that serving big companies was not the best fit for her. At that point, Hannah decided to...

Ms. Seager began her law practice in 1997 servicing underserved and vulnerable populations, and grew her practice to include representing small towns, handling real estate and any and all family law matters, as well as guardianship and estate planning. In 2014 she ventured into a second career as a top-rate Special Education Teacher, with the distinction as being designated as a Model Classroom. She handled all of the necessary legalities involved in ensuring students who qualify for services are set-up to succeed not just academically, but socially as well. Today, she looks forward to helping you with your estate planning journey, guardianship...

Lawrence Eulette is an attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, where he focuses his practice on probate, guardianship, estate planning, and real estate law. He is licensed by the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. Lawrence earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Wesleyan University in 1997 and his Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2009. Known as a “people person,” he takes pride in building genuine connections with clients and guiding them through challenging legal processes with care and clarity. In his free...

I am an associate at Bryan Fagan, holding an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. I was sworn in as an attorney on May 17, 1993. My professional memberships include the Texas State Bar, specifically the family law section, as well as the Houston Bar Association, Montgomery Bar Association, and the Woodlands Bar Association. In addition to my professional commitments, I dedicate time to volunteer work for the Christian Assistance Program. My personal interests include playing golf, singing in the church choir, and avidly reading both law-related and fictional books.

Glenda C. Clausell (She/Her) serves as the Supervising Estate Planning, Probate, and Guardianship Attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, where she leads with dedication, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping people navigate some of life’s most important legal decisions. A proud graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.A. in History and a J.D. from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University, Glenda has built her career around guiding clients through estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters with professionalism and care. Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, she now calls Texas home, where she enjoys baking,...

I perform legal service the way I would want to receive it - in an honest and straight forward manner. I'm married with children, am active in my church and community, and enjoy playing golf and hunting when I'm not coaching youth athletics. Feel free to call me if you have a question. You and I might discover that your question is easier to answer than you thought or we might find that your question is just the tip of an iceberg. Schedule a meeting with me and you'll find that I'm fair and honest just like a friend or...

An experienced family law, appellate, and litigation attorney who prides himself on delivering practical legal solutions and individual attention, John works closely with his clients to help them overcome some of their most serious challenges. John is a passionate advocate for his clients inside and outside the courtroom. He is equally at home advocating for a better deal at the negotiation table, clinching a closing argument to ensure the best possible verdict, and distilling complex issues into a clear brief for appellate review. He represents individuals in a full range of family law matters with a particular emphasis on unusual and complex...

Services We Provide Include: • Probate & Estate Planning: Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills; • Business Formation & Transactional Matters: Creation of Business Entities (i.e. LLC, Corp., Partnerships) & Other Business Agreements including Mergers & Acquisitions; • Income Tax Returns: Planning & Preparation (Individuals, Partnerships, Corp., Trusts, Gift & Estate Tax, Tax-Exempt Org., Payroll & Others); and • Audits & Appeals: Representation in Problematic Tax & Regulatory Matters. • Personal Injury

Board Certified Experience. It matters when it comes to hiring your attorney. Bob Leonard brings more than 30 years of legal experience to the table. He is an expert family law attorney representing adoption, divorce and custody clients in agreed matters and in highly contentions legal battles. Each year he spends hundreds of hours in court hearings and litigation. For one hour in court, he spends at least ten more preparing the case. In addition, every year the entire team earns more than triple the number of credits required by the State Bar of Texas....