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J Nichols Law, PLLC Estate and Business Counsel Jennifer has been Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate since 2012, and is a licensed CPA.

Jennifer Nichols is a Beaumont Texas estate planning attorney and business attorney with more than 15 years of experience representing individuals, businesses, and business owners. She and her team are honest, competent, and approachable. J Nichols Law, PLLC helps individuals, businesses, and business owners conquer todayโ€™s obstacles and prevent tomorrowโ€™s problems. We guide our clients through legal processes and offer personalized solutions to meet clients where they are and accomplish their objectives. We offer flat fee options for certain types and levels of our services. Contact us to schedule a consultation where we will discuss the options and billing structure with you so that you will have the information you need to make an informed decision. Services for which we have flat fee options, and/or modified flat fee options available, include the following:

Estate Planning Packages that include:
Last Will and Testament
Statutory Durable Power of Attorney
Medical Power of Attorney
HIPAA Release and Authorization
Directive to Physicians (a/k/a Living Will)
Declaration of Guardian in the Event the Need Arises
Declaration of Guardianship for Children (under age 18)
Benefits Trust
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)
Revocable Living Trust (RLT)
Special/Supplemental Needs Trust (SNT)
Warranty Deed with Reserved Life Estate (a/k/a Ladybird Deed)
Qualified Income Trust (a/k/a Miller Trust)

Probate and Alternatives to Probate:
Probate of Will as a Muniment of Title
Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary
Affidavit of Facts Concerning Identity of Heirs (a/k/a Affidavit of Heirship)

Business Formation:
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Series Limited Liability Company
Corporation
Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC)
Professional Association (PA)
Limited Liability Partnership
Family Limited Partnership

Your retirement accounts represent years of hard work. But have you considered what happens to those assets after youโ€™re...
10/05/2026

Your retirement accounts represent years of hard work. But have you considered what happens to those assets after youโ€™re gone?

A Retirement Benefits Trust can provide greater control over how and when your IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement assets are distributed to your loved ones. Depending on your circumstances, it may also help:

โ€ข Protect assets from creditors, lawsuits, and divorce
โ€ข Avoid costly guardianship issues for minor beneficiaries
โ€ข Help ensure children remain beneficiaries after a surviving spouseโ€™s death
โ€ข Provide greater control over distributions and investments
โ€ข Potentially spread out tax consequences over time
โ€ข Help preserve certain government benefits for beneficiaries

Properly structuring the trust is important because specific requirements must be met for it to qualify as a โ€œsee-through trust.โ€

Learn more about whether a Retirement Benefits Trust may be appropriate for your estate plan.
https://jnicholslaw.com/why-should-i-consider-a-retirement-benefits-trust/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

09/25/2026

28 days, 4 weeks until the start of early voting! Make sure you and yours are registered and vote early if possible!
Please join us at Freedom Fest this weekend at Port Neches Riverfront Park!!

09/17/2026

We are so honored to be part of the Dayna Simmons Real Estate Show. Tune in Saturday to hear more!

Saturday at 12:00 PM on KLVI AM 560 :)

09/14/2026

35 days until early voting starts!!!
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When it comes to choosing a business structure, one size does not fit all.A traditional LLC may be a great fit for a str...
09/07/2026

When it comes to choosing a business structure, one size does not fit all.

A traditional LLC may be a great fit for a straightforward business with a single line of operations. But for business owners with multiple assets, ventures, or business lines, a Series LLC (SLLC) may offer additional flexibility by allowing assets and liabilities to be separated into distinct series within one legal entity.

The potential benefits can be significantโ€”but so can the added recordkeeping and compliance requirements.

If you're considering an LLC or SLLC in Texas, understanding the differences is an important first step.

Learn more in our latest article: https://jnicholslaw.com/differences-between-an-llc-and-an-sllc/

We hope you have a happy and safe long weekend!
09/04/2026

We hope you have a happy and safe long weekend!

09/02/2026

Probate is not one-size-fits-all. The right procedure depends on your loved oneโ€™s will, assets, debts, and family circumstances. J Nichols Law, PLLC, in Beaumont, TX, can help you make the right decisions and ease the burden during a difficult time.

Ready to find out which probate procedure is best for your family? Schedule a consultation with J Nichols Law, PLLC today, and let our experienced team guide you every step of the way.

We will resume regular business hours tomorrow, September 2 at 8:00. Stay safe and dry!
09/01/2026

We will resume regular business hours tomorrow, September 2 at 8:00. Stay safe and dry!

๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐——๐—ผ ๐—œ ๐—ž๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€ ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป?The best way to know which probate procedure fits your situation...
08/31/2026

๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐——๐—ผ ๐—œ ๐—ž๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€ ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป?

The best way to know which probate procedure fits your situation is to consult with a knowledgeable Texas probate attorney who can review your loved oneโ€™s estate and guide you through the right process. At J Nichols Law, PLLC, we help families in Beaumont and throughout Southeast Texas confidently navigate probate, giving them clarity from the very first conversation.

If youโ€™re facing the loss of a loved one, you may be wondering, โ€œWhat do I do now? Which probate path is right for my family?โ€ The answer depends on the unique details of the estate, including the value and type of assets, whether thereโ€™s a valid will, and the existence of debts or disputes.

LEARN MORE: https://jnicholslaw.com/which-probate-procedure-fits-my-situation/

Address

2935 Toccoa Road
Beaumont, TX
77703

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14092577878

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