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PRACTICE AREAS
Family
Law/Divorce
Estate Planning & Probate
Business & Tax Planning
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury/Wrongful
Death
Family Law/Divorce
A significant part of the firm's practice involves family law-both uncontested and contested divorces, including custody, interstate custody disputes, visitation and child support issues, community property division, separate property confirmation, termination of parental rights and adoption, paternity, prenuptial agreements, qualified domestic relations orders (QDRO), grandparents' rights, and juvenile court matters.
Whether your family law matter is fairly straightforward, or if it involves complex issues such as business, property and professional license valuation, the firm has the skill and legal knowledge to get you through it in a manner that keeps the interest of your children in the forefront, and causes the least amount of stress possible to you.
For more information, read our
Family Law FAQs.
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Estate Planning & Probate
When you lose a loved one, you want your loved one's affairs to be handled ethically and legally. Our probate attorneys regularly assist clients with navigating estates through the probate system. Our goals are always to guide your loved one's estate through probate with a minimum financial burden on the estate, minimum estate taxes for beneficiaries, and always following your loved one's documented wishes.
In our estate planning practice, our experienced estate planning lawyers work with you to develop a custom-tailored estate plan that will protect your property from over-taxation, document your wishes for how your property will be distributed, and most importantly, provide for your loved ones in the manner you see fit. From simple wills and trusts to complex estate plans involving large families and diverse assets, our estate planning attorneys have the knowledge and experience to develop a plan that is right for you and your family.
You do not have to be rich to develop an estate plan. Starting out with a simple will is an excellent way to protect yourself and your loved ones. Our simple wills are flexible documents that can be amended as your family grows and changes.
Clients can control the allocation of accumulated assets both before and after death through careful planning for the distribution of property to family members. We deal with the complex network of laws governing gifts, estates and trusts and we use that knowledge to help clients fulfill their short and long-term goals. Available areas of representation include:
» Last Will and Testament (Simple and Complex)
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Revocable Living Trusts
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Statutory Durable Power of Attorney
(Financial Power of Attorney)
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Medical Power of Attorney
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Directive to Physicians (aka Living Will)
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HIPPA Release Form
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Appointment of Guardian for Minor Child
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Organ Donation Form
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Appointment of Agent to Handle Funeral Arrangements
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Life Insurance Trusts
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Charitable Trusts
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Structure of Family Limited Partnerships
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Estate and Probate Administration
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Asset Protection
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Estate Tax Issues
Despite common misconceptions, everyone needs an estate plan. While wealthy individuals may require more complicated strategies to avoid federal and state death taxes, even the "not-so-rich" require some planning to pass property to their heirs and guardians for their children. A simple will may be the estate planning you need, but it is still very important.
For more information, read our
Estate Planning FAQs.
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Business & Tax Planning
Our business planning services include advice and guidance in new business start-up, new business purchase, and ongoing business matters, including:
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Articles of Incorporation
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Partnership Agreements
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LLC & LLP Formation
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Contract Negotiation, Review & Drafting
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Commercial Lease Agreements
When you decide to start your own small business, working with an experienced Texas business lawyer is the best first step you can take. Our experienced business law attorneys do everything they can to help you succeed and achieve your business goals.
We provide complete tax planning, preparation, and litigation services. Choosing the proper structure for your business and properly structuring your transactions throughout the year will benefit you and your business every April. Our small business tax planning attorneys will work with you to make sure you and your business are receiving every deduction and tax benefit available to you under the law. If you encounter an IRS problem, we will represent you in proceedings and negotiations to resolve the IRS tax dispute.
For more information, read our
Tax Planning FAQs.
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Criminal Defense
Our firm appreciates the importance of defending the rights of the accused, and we use all available means to ensure that clients receive outstanding legal representation and access to justice. The consequences of a criminal conviction can be devastating. These charges must be vigorously defended. If the government is trying to convict you of a crime, we will make sure that your rights are protected and that you are treated fairly.
Our firm handles all types of criminal defense matters in Texas'
state and federal criminal courts, including drug charges, white
collar crimes, all types of violent and theft crimes, spousal abuse
/ domestic violence crimes, DUI / drunk driving cases for both
in-state and out-of state residents who were charged in Texas,
disorderly conduct, possession of a controlled substance and
possession of marijuana, and juvenile court matters.
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Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
We understand that often times it is not possible to compensate an individual or family for the injuries or loss suffered and are committed to bringing justice to the businesses and individuals at fault. Our firm handles all types of personal injury and wrongful death matters in Texas' state and federal criminal courts, including but not limited to admiralty, boating and personal watercraft accidents, all terrain vehicle (atv) accidents, airplane accidents and injuries, burns, car accidents, catastrophic injuries, commercial vehicle accidents, construction accidents, electrocutions, environmental accidents, explosions, medical malpractice, motor vehicle, motorcycle accidents, nursing home negligence, petrochemical accidents, pharmaceutical litigation, product defects, torts, truck accidents, vehicular accidents, and wrongful death.
No case is too large or too small for our firm, and we understand that many clients cannot advance funds necessary to prosecute their case. This is why we work on a contingency basis for personal injury/wrongful death cases. Please
contact us immediately to ensure that justice will be done.
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Call us now at (214) 726-1450 for a free initial telephone consultation or use this form to
contact us.
Nordhaus & Nordhaus, PC is a North Texas law
firm with lawyers serving clients in McKinney, Frisco, Allen, Plano,
Denton, and the Dallas / Fort Worth, including Collin, Denton,
Tarrant, Grayson, Hunt and Dallas counties.
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FAMILY LAW
PROBATE
ESTATE PLANNING
BUSINESS PLANNING
& LITIGATION
TAX PLANNING
& LITIGATION
BANKRUPTCY
PERSONAL INJURY
& WRONGFUL DEATH
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
CONDEMNATION
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY |
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