Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Estate Planning & Legal Services in San Antonio
Osborne Helman Scott Knisely & Stanton has established itself as a premier legal practice specializing in estate planning, asset protection, and fiduciary litigation. Our attorneys combine decades of collective experience with a client-centric approach to address complex legal matters for individuals, families, and organizations worldwide. We prioritize personalized solutions, leveraging advanced wealth transfer strategies and international expertise to safeguard client interests. Recognized by leading legal publications such as SuperLawyers and Best Lawyers, our team maintains a reputation for excellence in trust and estate law.Through active participation in global legal forums and continuous education, we remain at the forefront of evolving legal standards. Our commitment to transparency, ethical representation, and practical problem-solving ensures clients receive both strategic counsel and unwavering advocacy. With a focus on long-term relationships, we guide clients through every stage of estate planning, probate administration, and high-stakes litigation.
Services
Estate Planning
Fiduciary Litigation
Asset Protection
International Trust Planning
Probate Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in trust and estate law.
- Our attorneys are recognized by SuperLawyers and Best Lawyers.
- We maintain global partnerships with financial institutions and legal experts.
- Our client-first approach ensures personalized, transparent representation.
- We handle complex international wealth planning cases with precision.
Associations and certifications
- SuperLawyers
- Best Lawyers
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning attorneys design complex wealth preservation strategies tailored to high-net-worth clients. We coordinate tax-efficient transfers, business succession plans, and family legacy structures while collaborating with accountants and financial advisors. Clients benefit from customized documentation and compliance with evolving federal and state regulations.
Fiduciary Litigation
We represent fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested probate matters, trust administration disputes, and guardianship proceedings. Our team handles will contests, trustee removal actions, and charitable organization litigation with strategic courtroom advocacy and alternative dispute resolution expertise.
Asset Protection
As pioneers in asset protection since the 1980s, we implement domestic and offshore structures to shield client assets from litigation risks and financial threats. Our solutions include specialized trusts, limited liability entities, and international compliance frameworks tailored to individual risk profiles.
International Trust & Estate Planning
We advise U.S. and international clients on cross-border estate strategies, including foreign trust establishment and compliance with multinational tax laws. Our global network of legal and financial partners enables seamless execution of international wealth preservation plans.
Probate Administration
Our attorneys guide fiduciaries through probate processes, tax filings, and asset distribution challenges. We provide comprehensive support for estate and trust administration, including tax compliance, beneficiary rights counseling, and asset protection strategies.
People
Duncan E. Osborne
Partner
Duncan E. Osborne brings 30+ years of experience in complex estate planning and fiduciary litigation. Recognized by Best Lawyers, he specializes in asset protection structures and serves as a thought leader in trust law education.
Mark E. Osborne
Managing Partner
Mark E. Osborne leads the firm's international wealth planning practice. With expertise in offshore trust structures, he advises ultra-high-net-worth clients on global asset protection strategies and tax-efficient estate transfers.
Lauren Davis Hunt
Partner
Lauren Davis Hunt specializes in fiduciary litigation and probate law. She represents trustees and beneficiaries in contested estate matters and frequently speaks at national conferences on trust administration best practices.
Victoria D. Seybold
Associate
Victoria D. Seybold focuses on guardianship proceedings and estate tax compliance. She provides counsel to fiduciaries on asset distribution and represents clients in contested probate cases across Texas.
Jack E. Owen Jr.
Of Counsel
Jack E. Owen Jr. offers specialized expertise in international estate planning for non-resident aliens. He advises on U.S. residency requirements and cross-border wealth transfer strategies for global clients.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, tax-efficient wealth transfers, business succession plans, and asset protection strategies tailored to high-net-worth individuals.
How do you handle international estate matters?
Our international practice advises on cross-border trusts, compliance with foreign tax laws, and offshore asset protection structures through a global network of legal and financial partners.
Can you represent fiduciaries in trust disputes?
Yes, we specialize in fiduciary litigation representing trustees and beneficiaries in trust contests, removal actions, and probate court proceedings across state and federal jurisdictions.
What asset protection strategies do you use?
We employ domestic and offshore trusts, limited liability entities, and customized wealth preservation frameworks to safeguard assets from litigation risks and financial threats.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us via phone or email to arrange an initial consultation with our estate planning or litigation attorneys for personalized legal guidance.
