Business Details
Expert Legal Services in Austin, TX
The Daves Law Firm provides trusted legal representation to clients in Austin and surrounding areas, specializing in real estate, estate planning, and probate. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys deliver personalized solutions for individuals, businesses, and real estate professionals. We prioritize client needs through comprehensive services, including entity formation, trust administration, and landlord representation. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our tailored approach to complex legal matters, ensuring clarity and protection for clients' assets.Recognized for our expertise in Texas real estate law, we serve Travis, Hays, and Williamson Counties with a focus on probate efficiency and estate preservation. Our team combines deep local knowledge with a dedication to ongoing legal education, maintaining industry leadership through seminars and certifications. Clients benefit from our strategic guidance in navigating legal challenges, whether in property transactions, estate planning, or dispute resolution.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Probate
LLC Formation
Trust Administration
Ancillary Probate
Series LLCs
Condominium Formation
Deed Transfers
Foreclosures
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized legal experience in Texas real estate and estate planning.
- Our attorneys provide comprehensive solutions for complex property and probate matters.
- We prioritize personalized client education and transparent legal guidance.
- Our team maintains industry leadership through ongoing legal education and certifications.
- We combine deep local knowledge with strategic approaches to asset protection.
Services
Real Estate Law
Our Austin real estate attorneys handle transactions, entity formation, and dispute resolution for residential and commercial properties. We assist with purchase agreements, deed transfers, landlord representation, and complex real estate investments. Clients benefit from our expertise in condominium regimes, joint ventures, and 1031 exchanges, ensuring legal compliance and asset protection for developers, investors, and property owners.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to preserve clients' legacies. Our attorneys specialize in living revocable trusts, special needs planning, and probate avoidance strategies. Services address guardianship, tax implications, and asset distribution, providing clients with security and clarity for their families' future through comprehensive, legally sound documentation.
Probate
Our probate attorneys guide executors and beneficiaries through Texas estate administration processes. We handle will validation, asset distribution, creditor notifications, and trust administration. Services include ancillary probate for out-of-state assets and resolution of contested estates, ensuring efficient settlement while minimizing family conflict and legal complications during sensitive times.
LLC Formation
We establish limited liability companies and business structures tailored to real estate investments and commercial ventures. Our services include series LLC creation, partnership agreements, and asset protection strategies. Clients receive guidance on liability limitations, tax implications, and operational frameworks to safeguard personal assets while optimizing business operations for property owners and entrepreneurs.
Trust Administration
We manage trust creation and administration for estate planning, including revocable living trusts and special needs arrangements. Our attorneys ensure proper asset funding, tax compliance, and successor trustee transitions. Services focus on maintaining privacy, avoiding probate, and protecting beneficiaries' eligibility for public assistance programs through carefully structured trust documents.
People
John M. Daves
Lead Counsel
John M. Daves is a Texas and Louisiana licensed attorney with 35+ years of experience in real estate and landlord-tenant law. He provides expert guidance on property management, evictions, and fair housing, serving as a former Texas Real Estate Commission instructor and Austin Apartment Association seminar leader.
Questions
What areas of law does The Daves Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law, estate planning, probate, LLC formation, and trust administration for clients in Austin and Central Texas.
How can a living trust help avoid probate in Texas?
A properly funded living revocable trust allows assets to transfer directly to beneficiaries without court involvement, maintaining privacy and expediting estate settlement.
What real estate services do you offer for investors?
We provide entity formation, property transaction support, 1031 exchanges, and landlord representation to protect real estate investments and minimize legal risks.
How does your firm handle complex probate cases?
Our attorneys guide executors through all probate stages, including will validation, asset distribution, creditor resolution, and contested estate mediation with compassionate expertise.
Can you help with special needs estate planning?
Yes, we create special needs trusts that protect beneficiaries' public benefits while providing financial support through carefully structured estate plans.
What makes your estate planning different from other firms?
We combine real estate expertise with comprehensive estate strategies, focusing on asset protection, tax implications, and long-term family security through personalized legal solutions.
