Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Estate Planning Partner in Austin, TX
John M Lane Law is a family-owned legal practice dedicated to providing comprehensive estate planning, probate administration, asset protection, and elder law services to Central Texans. With a focus on personalized solutions, the firm helps clients secure their legacies and protect loved ones through tailored legal strategies. The team prioritizes empathy, transparency, and expertise, guiding clients through complex legal matters with clarity and compassion.Their services address both immediate needs and long-term goals, ensuring clients' wishes are honored while minimizing legal and financial risks. The firm emphasizes proactive planning to safeguard assets and maintain family harmony across generations.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Asset Protection
Elder Law
Special Needs Trusts
Wills and Trusts
Medicaid Planning
Guardianship
Long-Term Care Planning
Tax Planning
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Experienced estate planning attorneys with over 20 years of legal expertise
- Personalized plans tailored to each client's unique family and financial needs
- Proven track record in probate and asset protection strategies
- Compassionate approach to sensitive end-of-life and elder care planning
- Transparent communication with no hidden legal fees or surprises
What people say
Exceptional attorney
Compassion and empathy
Peace of mind
Thorough professional
Stress-free process
Services
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes while minimizing tax liabilities. Our attorneys create customized wills, trusts, and healthcare directives to protect your legacy. We help clients navigate complex legal requirements and develop strategies that align with their family's long-term needs and financial goals.
Probate Administration
We guide executors through Texas probate processes to settle estates efficiently. Our services include inventory preparation, debt settlement, and asset distribution while maintaining compliance with state regulations. We help minimize delays and conflicts during this challenging time for beneficiaries.
Asset Protection
Our firm develops legal strategies to shield assets from potential creditors and lawsuits. Services include entity formation, exemption planning, and insurance review to create comprehensive protection frameworks tailored to business owners' and professionals' specific risk profiles.
Elder Law
We assist families with Medicaid planning, long-term care arrangements, and guardianship matters. Our elder law services focus on preserving assets while ensuring quality care for aging individuals through coordinated legal and financial strategies.
Special Needs Trusts
We establish specialized trusts that provide financial security for individuals with disabilities without jeopardizing government benefits. Our plans ensure ongoing care and support while maintaining eligibility for essential programs like SSI and Medicaid.
People
John M. Lane
Attorney at Law
John M. Lane is a Texas-licensed attorney specializing in estate planning and probate law. With over 20 years of legal experience, including a decade at Provost Umphrey Law Firm, he focuses on creating personalized estate solutions. He graduated from Baylor Law School in 2003 and established his Austin practice in 2013.
Charlee Lane
Administrations Manager
Charlee Lane manages firm operations and client communications. She works closely with clients to ensure smooth execution of estate planning processes and provides administrative support for complex probate matters. Her organizational skills contribute to the firm's efficient service delivery.
Questions
What is the difference between a will and a living trust?
A will only takes effect after death and requires probate, while a revocable living trust manages assets during life and avoids probate court involvement.
How can I protect assets from nursing home costs?
Medicaid planning strategies like irrevocable trusts and proper asset transfers can help preserve wealth while qualifying for long-term care benefits.
What happens if I die without an estate plan in Texas?
Your assets will be distributed according to Texas intestacy laws, which may not align with your wishes and could create family disputes.
Can I create an estate plan without an attorney?
While basic documents can be self-prepared, complex situations require legal expertise to ensure documents are legally valid and comprehensive.
What is a special needs trust?
This trust provides for disabled beneficiaries without disqualifying them from government benefits like SSI and Medicaid.
