Business Details
Houston Estate Planning & Business Law Attorneys
Nance & Simpson is a boutique law firm specializing in estate planning, probate, business law, and commercial real estate. Our attorneys are board-certified in their respective fields, providing clients with personalized attention and sophisticated legal strategies. We focus on maximizing liability protection while minimizing taxation for business entities, offering comprehensive estate planning to avoid unnecessary taxes and ensure smooth asset transitions.Our firm handles probate administration, business contracts, and real estate transactions with expertise, serving clients throughout Texas. By maintaining a small team and limited practice areas, we deliver high-level service tailored to individual client needs.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Business Formation
Commercial Real Estate
Business Contracts
Highlights and features
- We are a boutique firm offering personalized attention from board-certified attorneys.
- Our attorneys specialize in estate planning, probate, and business law.
- We provide sophisticated strategies for asset protection and tax minimization.
- We handle complex business formations and commercial real estate transactions.
- We offer tailored solutions for blended family estate planning.
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients create wills, trusts, and tax strategies to protect assets and ensure smooth inheritance. We specialize in minimizing estate taxes and designing guardianship plans for families. Clients receive customized solutions for blended families and business succession.
Probate Administration
We guide executors through probate processes, handling asset distribution, heirship disputes, and tax filings. Our team manages both independent and dependent administrations, ensuring compliance with Texas law while minimizing delays and costs for families.
Business Formation
We advise on selecting optimal business entities (LLCs, partnerships, corporations) to maximize liability protection and tax efficiency. Our services include drafting governance documents, buy-sell agreements, and compliance strategies for startups and reorganizations.
Commercial Real Estate
We represent clients in commercial property purchases, leases, and development projects. Our attorneys handle contract negotiations, title reviews, financing agreements, and construction contracts to ensure legally sound real estate investments.
Business Contracts
We draft and review business agreements, including employment contracts, non-compete clauses, and partnership arrangements. Our focus is preventing disputes through clear, enforceable terms while supporting clients' long-term commercial objectives.
People
Glynn Nance
Head of Business and Real Estate Section
Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Glynn Nance specializes in business transactions, commercial real estate, and tax planning for corporations and partnerships.
Steve Simpson
Head of Estate Planning and Probate Section
Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law, Steve Simpson focuses on wills, trusts, estate administration, and tax strategies for individuals and families across Texas.
Michael Adams
Attorney
Michael Adams provides legal support in business formation, contract negotiations, and commercial real estate transactions, ensuring clients receive practical solutions aligned with their business goals.
Cody Schlegel
Attorney
Cody Schlegel assists clients with estate planning, probate administration, and business law matters, combining technical expertise with personalized service to address complex legal needs.
Abby Newton
Attorney
Abby Newton specializes in commercial real estate transactions and business contracts, offering strategic guidance to clients navigating property acquisitions and corporate agreements.
Questions
What areas of law does Nance & Simpson specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, probate administration, business law, and commercial real estate transactions, with board-certified attorneys in estate planning and tax law.
Do you serve clients outside Houston?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Texas, providing legal services in estate planning, business law, and real estate matters across the state.
How does your firm handle blended family estate planning?
We offer customized strategies for blended families, ensuring equitable asset distribution and addressing unique challenges through trusts and succession plans.
What business entity options do you recommend?
We evaluate LLCs, partnerships, and corporations to determine optimal liability protection and tax efficiency based on clients' specific business needs.
Can you assist with commercial real estate transactions?
Yes, we handle purchase agreements, leases, financing documents, and title reviews for commercial properties in Houston and across Texas.
How do you ensure personalized legal service?
As a boutique firm, we limit our practice areas to provide focused attention from partner attorneys, ensuring direct client communication and tailored solutions.
