Business Details
Your Trusted Austin Legal Partner for Real Estate and Estate Planning
The Daves Law Firm provides trusted legal representation to clients in Austin and surrounding areas, specializing in real estate, estate planning, and probate. With over 35 years of experience, our attorneys deliver personalized solutions for individuals, businesses, and real estate professionals. We focus on resolving complex legal matters related to property transactions, trust administration, and estate settlement while prioritizing client needs.Our team combines deep industry knowledge with practical problem-solving to protect client interests in real estate investments, asset protection, and end-of-life planning. We serve Travis, Hays, and Williamson Counties with a commitment to excellence recognized through professional acknowledgments and client testimonials.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Trust Creation
Wills Drafting
LLC Formation
Landlord Representation
Condominium Formation
1031 Exchanges
Special Needs Trusts
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of specialized experience in Texas real estate and estate law
- Comprehensive solutions for complex property and estate matters
- Client-centered approach with personalized legal strategies
- Recognized expertise through professional training and seminars
- Proven track record in probate and trust administration
Services
Real Estate Law
Our Austin real estate attorneys handle purchase/sale agreements, deed transfers, landlord representation, and entity formation for property investors. We specialize in commercial/residential transactions, condominium regimes, and 1031 exchanges while ensuring compliance with Texas property regulations. Our team provides contract review and dispute resolution services for developers, lenders, and property owners.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored. Our services cover special needs trusts, medical directives, and tax-efficient strategies while helping clients avoid probate through proper asset titling and trust administration.
Probate Administration
Our probate attorneys guide executors and beneficiaries through Texas estate settlement processes. We handle will probate, heirship determinations, trust administration, and ancillary probate matters while resolving title issues and distributing assets according to legal requirements and decedent wishes.
LLC Formation
We assist real estate investors in establishing Texas LLCs for asset protection and tax advantages. Our services include preparing formation documents, structuring management agreements, and providing guidance on liability protection while ensuring compliance with state regulations and proper asset titling.
Trust Creation
We design revocable and irrevocable trusts to meet specific estate planning goals. Our trust services include living trusts for probate avoidance, special needs trusts for disabled beneficiaries, and irrevocable life insurance trusts while ensuring proper funding and administration procedures are implemented.
People
John M. Daves
Lead Counsel
Licensed attorney with 35+ years of experience in Texas and Louisiana. Specializes in real estate law and landlord-tenant issues. Former Texas Real Estate Commission instructor and Austin Apartment Association seminar leader. Tulane Law School graduate with expertise in property management and asset protection.
Questions
What real estate services do you offer?
We handle purchase/sale agreements, deed transfers, landlord representation, LLC formation, condominium creation, and 1031 exchanges for residential and commercial properties in Texas.
How does probate work in Texas?
Texas probate requires court validation of wills, appointment of executors, asset inventory, debt settlement, and property distribution. Our attorneys guide executors through each step of the process.
What estate planning documents are essential?
Every plan should include a will, durable power of attorney, medical directives, and HIPAA release. Trusts may be added to avoid probate and provide specialized asset protection.
Can I create a trust to avoid probate?
Yes, properly funded revocable living trusts allow direct asset transfer to beneficiaries without probate court involvement while maintaining privacy and control.
Do you serve areas outside Austin?
We serve Travis, Hays, and Williamson Counties with office locations in Austin and virtual consultation options available for surrounding areas.
