Keever Law PLLC

06/30/2025

Pam Keever is presenting on The 4-step Process for the Sale of Property in Dependent Administrations, Guardianships, or of a Ward's ownership without a Guardianship at UT Law CLE's Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law (August 1, San Antonio)

05/15/2025

We are pleased to serve our public duty. Today Kathleen Wiesenthal appeared for jury duty service and has been placed on a voir dire panel for the "juvenile justice system". We await updates to see if she will be on the final jury panel....

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01/17/2025

Sometimes title files are hard. Sometimes there are multiple owners. 4.5 years and 25 owners later.... we are obtaining signatures for a closing.

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10/21/2024

Need some CLE? Come see The Nightmare After Settlement.

10/11/2024

I miss my law partner, Kathleen Wiesenthal, and my assistant, Charlotte Wiesenthal. What was I thinking letting them go to a family reunion together??? Working hard. Funding files and answering lots of questions and phone calls.

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07/16/2024

We still appear IN COURT sometimes (instead of ZOOM)... Today was that day for me.

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07/10/2024

Thanks to Hurricane Beryl, yesterday's hearing was postponed. But today, I was able to admit one Will and have heirs declared in another matter. If you need either services, please let our office know. Kathleen and I handle these matters.

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07/02/2024

Do you need a trust? Yes, no or maybe... The answer is that we need to evaluate your situation. There is NO Texas inheritance tax. Right now, the federal inheritance tax does not kick in until your estate is OVER $13.7 million. Does a trust create liability protection? If it is IRREVOCABLE, but then you lose the ability to manage/change during your lifetime. If you are a Texas resident with less than $13 million, there may still be reasons to consider a trust.... 1) you want your child to receive a benefit but s/he has a drug issue so you don't want her/him to receive all at once 2) your beneficiary has a gambling problem, so again, you don't want him/her to receive all at once 3) your child is a minor (or not yet "mature enough") 4) your beneficiary is receiving government benefits and you do not want them to be disqualified. These are some of the reasons to discuss the need/desire for a trust. Probate in Texas is not horrible. Probate is not the end of the world. And if you pick the right attorney (and live in the right counties) you can be done relatively quickly. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact Kathleen or Pam at 713-995-8200.

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06/24/2024

Did you know.... If you gave a child up for adoption and die without a Will in Texas, that child is entitled to inherit a portion of your estate. And the court-appointed ad litem has to ask these hard questions of your witnesses. Affairs? Children outside marriage? Adoptions? All topics of concern.

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06/17/2024

It is nice to be appreciated by colleagues! "Pam Keever, you need a signal like bat man. You aren't the title attorney that Gotham wants, but the title attorney that it needs".

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06/07/2024

6/6/24 - Kathleen appeared in probate court today (in person!). We work hard for our clients and pursue the proper goals. An agreed order was reached with all parties.

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05/22/2024

Pam Keever serves on the Board of Houston's Amazing Place. AP is a non-profit organization that assists all in dealing with mild to moderate dementia. If you are a caregiver of someone with dementia or Alzheimer's or if you just know of someone who seems to be having issues, AP can provide assistance and outreach.

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