A law firm located in Plano, Texas practicing
Probate, Estate Planning, and Guardianship
law.
I understand that it isn’t easy to talk about death or planning for death. I also understand that it is difficult to think about what needs to happen after the death of a loved one. I believe in my mission of providing my clients with caring representation that makes them feel comfortable having these conversations with me and that at the end of my representation, they feel like I helped them.
To accomplish my mission, I will actively listen to my clients to not only hear what is spoken but what is unspoken; I will treat my clients with respect, kindness, compassion and empathy; and I will learn about them and their lives; I will speak in plain English and do my best to minimize the use “legalese;” and I will provide legal services in a timely and efficient manner.
I am an estate planning Attorney engaged in kind and person-centered planning that enhances the systems of love and support for families throughout all walks of life. I am here to help families after the death of a loved one and to guide families through the guardianship process.
Probating and administering an estate can be handled several different ways in Texas.
Texas Law provides a legal system and assistance for assigning a guardian for those who are incapacitated.
Several types of documents can be used in a Texas estate plan; wills, living wills, and living trusts are most common.
A generous financial gift to a friend or family member or your favorite charity may get you into trouble with the IRS. Understanding the state and federal tax implications for monetary gifts can help you avoid expensive liabilities. Consulting with an
It’s fairly common for Texas residents to inherit money or property from a relative in another state or even another country. Although the windfall may be a blessing, dealing with potential tax implications and reporting obligations, not so much. If the
We think of preparation for an emergency as gathering canned food and stockpiling toilet paper. It may also mean having an emergency savings account or even a little cash in the cookie jar. However, being prepared for an emergency isn’t just
Christene “Chris” Krupa Downs is licensed only in the state of Texas. She practices in Collin County, Dallas County and Denton County only. Contacting the attorney and Krupa Downs Law, PLLC through this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.