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Congratulations to Our Newly Promoted Senior Associates

We are thrilled to announce that three of our Associates—Annie Counts, Doug Harvey, and Tara Pedian—have been promoted to Senior Associate.

Annie, Doug, and Tara are exceptional attorneys who consistently go above and beyond for their clients. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence truly embody the values of our firm, and this promotion is a well-earned recognition of their hard work and impact.

We couldn’t be more proud to have them on our team. To learn more about each of them, please see their bios below.

Annie Counts, J.D., received her J.D., cum laude, from Texas A&M University School of Law, where she was Note and Comment Editor of the Texas A&M Journal of Property Law and served as Vice President of the Tax Law Society. Annie earned a B.A. in Communication from Texas A&M University, graduating magna cum laude.

Annie has been recognized by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine as one of Tarrant County’s Top Attorneys in the area of Probate, Estates, & Trusts for the past two years. 

Doug W. Harvey, J.D., received his received his J.D., summa cum laude, from Texas Tech University School of Law, where he was inducted into the Order of the Coif, and served on the Executive Board of the Texas Tech Law Review. He earned his Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from Texas Tech University. Doug also brings significant corporate counsel experience to his practice, having served for six years as general counsel for a commercial mortgage lending and servicing company, as well as in other senior in-house legal roles.

Tara N. Pedian, J.D., received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Baylor Law School where she was a recipient of the Steve Dillard Practice Court Award, served as Associate Editor of the Baylor Law Review, and was named to the Academic Dean’s List. Tara earned a B.S., summa cum laude, from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, where she received the Criminal Justice Award, the Academic Achievement Award, and was also named to the Academic Dean’s List.

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Ten Blum Firm Attorneys Recognized on Fort Worth Magazine’s 2025 Top Attorneys List

We are proud to share that ten attorneys from The Blum Firm have been named to Fort Worth Magazine’s 2025 Top Attorneys list. This honor reflects their expertise, dedication, and the exceptional service they provide to our clients and community.

Recognized in Estate Planning & Probate:

  • Marvin Blum
  • Amanda Holliday
  • Dyann McCully
  • Rachel Saltsman
  • Kandice Damiano
  • Lani Sandu
  • Kaitlin Goddard

Recognized in Tax:

  • John Hunter
  • Len Woodard

Recognized in Estate Planning & Probate (Less Than Five Years in Practice):

  • Annie Counts

Congratulations to each attorney for this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to be so strongly represented in both the legal field and the Fort Worth community.

View the full list here: https://fwtx.com/top-attorney-2025

Also, if you have a copy of the magazine, be sure to check out page 89 to learn more about our firm.

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Welcome Back, Rachel Saltsman!

We are excited to welcome back Rachel Saltsman to The Blum Firm as Partner, officing in our Fort Worth location. Rachel previously spent 14 years at The Blum Firm before joining Northern Trust for three years overseeing all aspects of their local fiduciary practice and continuing to aid clients with their estate planning goals. We are thrilled to have her return.

Rachel is a highly established attorney with years of professional experience and a proven dedication to serving clients with the utmost care and excellence. Originally from Arkansas, Rachel has called Fort Worth home for more than half her life. She earned her B.S.B.A. in Finance from the University of Arkansas and her J.D. from SMU.

Rachel has been married to her husband, Greg, for 17 years. They have two children, their son who they call “Bear” and their daughter, Dixie. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys playing mahjong.

Please join us in welcoming Rachel Saltsman back to The Blum Firm!

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Three Blum Firm Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

We are excited to share that Marvin Blum, David Bakutis, and Stuart Bumpas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals, recognized exclusively through its trusted, Purely Peer Review® methodology. Each year, more than 13 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, making it one of the legal industry’s most rigorous and respected vetting processes. Only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally earn this distinction.

We are incredibly proud of the excellence this recognition reflects. Congratulations to the honorees!

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The Blum Firm Earns Tier 1 Ranking in 2025 Best Law Firms®

We are proud to share that The Blum Firm has been ranked Tier 1 in Trusts & Estates Law in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, published by Best Lawyers®.

The Best Law Firms rankings are determined through a rigorous evaluation process and reflect the high level of trust and respect The Blum Firm has earned within the legal community and among those we serve.

Trusts and Estates remains one of the top ten most-searched practice areas on BestLawyers.com, highlighting the increasing demand for trusted guidance on thoughtful planning, purposeful wealth transfer, and legacy-building—the very heart of what we do at The Blum Firm.

Thank you to our team for your dedication and excellence, which made this recognition possible.

Learn more at www.bestlawfirms.com.

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Celebrating Excellence: Our 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

We are excited to share that seven of our attorneys have been named to the 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Only the top attorneys in Texas are honored on the Super Lawyers list, with approximately 5% of all lawyers selected. The Rising Stars category is even more exclusive, recognizing just 2.5% of early-career attorneys. We are proud to have six Super Lawyers and one Rising Star among our team!

Congratulations to our honorees! We couldn’t be more pleased to have such outstanding representation in the field.

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Welcome Attorneys Stuart Bumpas and Rachelle Stapley to The Blum Firm!

Join Us in Welcoming Our New Attorneys!

We’re excited to announce that Stuart Bumpas and Rachelle Stapley have joined The Blum Firm! We’re thrilled to welcome them to the team and look forward to the expertise, passion, and dedication they bring.

Stuart joins as Senior Counsel in our Dallas office, and Rachelle joins as Associate Attorney in our Fort Worth office.

Read their bios below to learn more about them:

Stuart Bumpas, J.D., LL.M.

Senior Counsel – Dallas Office

Stuart brings decades of experience serving nonprofit organizations, art collectors, museums, schools, and charitable foundations. His distinguished career includes serving as Assistant to the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, as well as General Counsel for the Dallas Museum of Art, The Hockaday School, and The Dallas Foundation.

He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America® for more than 35 years and continues to be a leader in the fields of tax, employee benefits, and nonprofit law. Stuart also serves on boards and committees across the arts, education, and healthcare communities, reflecting his deep commitment to philanthropy and public service.

Outside of his professional life, Stuart enjoys art, travel, and is fluent in French.

Rachelle Stapley, J.D.

Associate Attorney – Fort Worth Office

Rachelle earned her B.A. in economics, cum laude, and her J.D., magna cum laude, from Brigham Young University. She previously practiced as a tax associate at Kirkland & Ellis in New York and Los Angeles, where she advised private equity clients on the tax aspects of fund formation, including structuring, partnership allocations, and co-investment arrangements. Additionally, Rachelle provided pro bono legal services to various 501(c)(3) organizations, assisting with formation, mergers, wind-ups, and ongoing legal compliance.

Outside of work, Rachelle enjoys spending time with her husband and young son, exploring national parks, and reading.

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Eight Blum Firm Attorneys Named 2025 360 West Top Attorneys

The Blum Firm is proud to announce that eight of our attorneys have been honored in 360 West magazine’s 2025 Top Attorneys – Five Years or More Practice category. This recognition highlights attorneys who have practiced law for at least five years and demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication in their areas of expertise. This year’s honorees include:

Two attorneys recognized in Tax Law

  • John R. Hunter, J.D., CPA
  • Len Woodard, J.D., CPA

Six attorneys recognized in Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Probates

  • Marvin E. Blum, J.D., CPA
  • Amanda L. Holliday, J.D., CPA
  • R. Dyann McCully, J.D.
  • Kandice R. Damiano, J.D., LL.M., CPA
  • Emily K. Seawright, J.D.
  • Beth Hampton, J.D.

We are thrilled to celebrate this achievement and commend each attorney for their commitment to excellence and service to our clients. Their hard work and expertise continue to uphold The Blum Firm’s reputation as a leader in estate planning and tax law.

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The Blum Firm Earns Tier 1 Ranking in 2025 Best Law Firms®

We are proud to share that The Blum Firm has been ranked Tier 1 in Trusts & Estates Law in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, published by Best Lawyers®.

The Best Law Firms rankings are determined through a rigorous evaluation process and reflect the high level of trust and respect The Blum Firm has earned within the legal community and among those we serve.

Trusts and Estates remains one of the top ten most-searched practice areas on BestLawyers.com, highlighting the increasing demand for trusted guidance on thoughtful planning, purposeful wealth transfer, and legacy-building—the very heart of what we do at The Blum Firm.

Thank you to our team for your dedication and excellence, which made this recognition possible.

Learn more at www.bestlawfirms.com.

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Two Attorneys from The Blum Firm Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers®

Please join us on congratulating Marvin E. Blum and David C. Bakutis for being recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® for Trusts and Estates.

This recognition is based entirely on peer review, with attorneys nominated and evaluated by fellow legal professionals for their skill, integrity, and professional excellence. With more than 4 million evaluations submitted this year, earning a place in Best Lawyers is a meaningful honor and a reflection of deep respect from within the legal community.

Congratulations to our honorees—we’re proud to be well represented by your dedication and excellence.

 

Learn more at www.bestlawyers.com.

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Important Reminder: Update Insurance Coverage After Asset Transfers

As part of your estate or business planning, you may have transferred ownership of certain insured assets—such as real estate, vehicles, or investment property—into a Trust, limited liability company (LLC), or family limited partnership (FLP). When title to an asset changes from your name to the name of a Trust or entity, it is critical that your insurance policies are updated to reflect the new ownership.

Most insurance carriers require that the legal owner of the asset be listed as a named or additional insured. If the policy still names the previous individual owner—and not the Trust or entity that now holds title—coverage may be denied in the event of a loss, even if the policy is still active.

To maintain uninterrupted insurance protection, you should contact your insurance agent(s) to confirm:

  • That the legal owner (e.g., the Trust, LLC, or FLP) is properly added to each policy as a named or additional insured, where appropriate; and
  • That each policy reflects the correct name of the Trust or entity.

This applies to homeowners, auto, umbrella, liability, and other relevant coverages. The process to update policies is usually straightforward but essential.

Please contact us if you would like our assistance with reviewing your asset transfers or communicating with your insurance agent.

The Blum Firm is here to support you as you complete and maintain your planning.

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Jeffrey S. Hamilton Named to D Magazine’s 2025 “Best Lawyers in Dallas” List

We are thrilled to announce that one of our very own, Jeffrey S. Hamilton, has been named to D Magazine’s distinguished list of the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” for 2025.

This prestigious recognition is a testament to Jeff’s outstanding dedication, legal expertise, and unwavering commitment to his clients. Each year, D Magazine invites local attorneys to nominate their peers, and a careful vetting process ensures only the most qualified are selected.

Being included in this list reflects not only professional excellence but also the deep respect Jeff has earned within the legal community. We couldn’t be prouder to have him on The Blum Firm team as a Partner in our law firm.

Congratulations, Jeff!

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Marvin Blum & Austin Light Publish Article in Trusts & Estates Magazine

Marvin Blum and Austin Light have co-authored an article published in the February issue of Trusts & Estates magazine.

In this article, they dive into the importance of client communication from an attorney’s perspective and give a few practical tips for effective communication.

To learn more about enhancing attorney-client communication, read the full article here. 

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Attorneys Joshua Chandler and Mackenzie Cooper Join The Blum Firm  

Join Us in Welcoming Our New Attorneys!

We are excited to announce that Joshua (Josh) Chandler and Mackenzie (Mac) Cooper have joined The Blum Firm! We’re thrilled to have them as part of our team and look forward to the expertise and dedication they bring.

Josh joins The Blum Firm’s Dallas office, and Mac joins our Austin office.

Read their bios below to learn more about them!

Joshua Chandler, J.D. earned his Juris Doctor from Baylor University, where he received several honors, including the Dean’s Academic Excellence Full-Tuition Scholarship and placement on the Dean’s List for multiple semesters. He also holds a B.B.A. in Finance and Accounting from Baylor University as part of the Baylor Business Fellows program.

Josh has a history with The Blum Firm, having served as a Summer Associate in 2023. He married his wife, Mary, in May 2021, and he enjoys spending quality time with her, reading books by Brandon Sanderson, and is an enthusiastic San Antonio Spurs fan.

Mac Cooper, J.D. is a first-generation lawyer, earning his Juris Doctor from Baylor University. While at Baylor, Mac was a proud member of the Baylor Transactional Law Team, where they won the Best Draft for the Buyer at the 2023 UCLA Transactional Law Competition. Prior to his time at Baylor, Mac earned his bachelor’s in Comparative and World Literature from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Mac enjoys playing both golf and disc golf, and he is a huge Chicago Bulls fan! 

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Twelve Blum Firm Attorneys on the Fort Worth Magazine 2024 Top Attorneys List

As we step into the new year, we are excited to announce that 12 of our attorneys made it on the Fort Worth Magazine’s 2024 Top Attorneys List!

To be on the list, attorneys go through a peer-nomination process and are evaluated by a panel to ensure the highest standards and quality are upheld.

Please join us in congratulating our Fort Worth Magazine 2024 Top Attorneys! 

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The Blum Firm Announces Two New Partners and a Senior Associate

We are excited to announce the addition of two Partners at The Blum Firm, Emily K. Seawright, J.D., and Lani Payne Sandu J.D., LL.M., as well as our new Senior Associate, Son T. Nguyen J.D., LL.M. Each of these professionals brings incredible talent, expertise, and dedication to our team.

We could not be more thrilled to have Emily, Lani, and Son at The Blum Firm! To learn more about each of them, read their bios below! 

Emily K. Seawright, J.D., received her J.D. cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law. She earned a M.S. and a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University, achieving a 4.0 GPA in both degrees. Emily is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law and has been with The Blum Firm since 2015. 

Lani Payne Sandu, J.D., LL.M., received her J.D., cum laude, from Southern Methodist University School of Law, and earned her LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. She graduated magna cum laude from Baylor University with a double major in Economics and International Business. Lani is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law. She previously worked as a Tax Associate at Deloitte & Touche, LLP in Denver, Colorado, and KPMG, LLP in Dallas. Lani has been with The Blum Firm since 2016. 

Son T. Nguyen, J.D., LL.M., earned his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law and his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He also holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Texas at Arlington. Previously, Son worked as an M&A Tax Associate at KPMG, LLP, and as an M&A Tax Manager at Aprio, LLP. Son has been with The Blum Firm since 2021.

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The Blum Firm Has Been Recognized in the 2025 Edition of the Best Law Firms® Rankings

We are so thankful to announce The Blum Firm has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® as a top firm in DFW for Trusts and Estates, as well as for Litigation-Trust and Estates.

This year is the 15th edition of this recognition process, produced by Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication company in the legal profession. Law firms are selected based on several aspects of the evaluation process, including both qualitative and quantitative data.

We wouldn’t be able to receive recognition like this without our outstanding team of 68 superstars. Every day, they work hard to deliver superior work to our clients, going above and beyond to maintain the highest standards of performance and quality.

It is a team effort, and we are so proud to be highly respected by our peers in the legal industry!

To learn more about the rankings click here. 

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The Blum Firm Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Today, The Blum Firm wore pink today in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Here is a little history about this cause:

Breast Cancer Awareness Month began in October 1985, launched by the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries. Former First Lady Betty Ford, a breast cancer survivor, helped kick off the event. Since then, it has grown into a global movement, raising awareness and advocating for research funding.

Thanks to everyone who has shown their support for such an important cause this October!

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Seven Blum Firm Attorneys Featured in 2024 Super Lawyers Magazine

We are excited to announce that seven of our attorneys have been recognized in the Texas Super Lawyers 2024 Magazine!

Only the top attorneys in Texas are honored on the Super Lawyers list, with approximately 5% of all lawyers selected. The Rising Stars category is even more exclusive, recognizing just 2.5% of early-career attorneys. We are proud to have six Super Lawyers and one Rising Star among our team!

Congratulations to the honorees! We couldn’t be more pleased to have such strong representation in the field.

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Corporate Transparency Act Alert: Only Four Months Left for Compliance!

Effective January 1, 2024, all Reporting Companies must disclose information about the company and its Beneficial Owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) under the Department of Treasury. The purpose of the Act is to enhance national security, intelligence, and law enforcement efforts to combat money laundering, and other illicit activities. Importantly, this requirement is not related to tax reporting or the IRS.

The CTA deadlines are approaching fast as existing entities only have four months left for initial compliance. For entities formed or registered to do business in the U.S. before January 1, 2024, the initial reports must be filed with FinCEN by January 1, 2025.

Anyone who willfully provides false or fraudulent information, or willfully fails to report complete or updated Beneficial Ownership information faces significant penalties. These include civil penalties of $500/day if the violation continues or is not remedied, and criminal fines of up to $10,000, and/or up to two years imprisonment.

With the deadline approaching, it’s critical to start preparing now. Gathering the necessary Beneficial Ownership Information and navigating the legal complexities of the CTA can be challenging, so existing entities should be taking steps now to prepare for timely compliance.

The Blum Firm is actively engaged in helping clients with CTA Compliance, including filing the reports directly with FinCEN. Please contact us if you would like our assistance with CTA Compliance or if you have any questions about the impact of this law on your entities.

Please note that dissolving a Reporting Company before the compliance deadline will not allow you to escape the initial reporting requirements. FinCEN has recently clarified that unless an entity was dissolved and ceased to exist by the end of 2023, it must file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report with FinCEN.

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Three Blum Firm Attorneys Recognized with Best Lawyers® Awards

We are excited to announce that two of our attorneys were recognized with the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® Award, and one of our attorneys was recognized with the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America Award.

Both award lists are determined through a comprehensive peer-review survey, and according to Best Lawyers®, “This was a record-breaking year with more than 3.2 million evaluations collected for the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®  and over 1.2 million for the fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.”

We couldn’t be more pleased to be well-represented in the legal field. Congratulations to our honorees!

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Welcome Attorney Kaitlin Goddard

We’re proud to announce that Kaitlin Goddard has joined The Blum Firm as an Associate Attorney in our Fort Worth office!

Kaitlin is a North Texas native who earned her Juris Doctor at the University of Houston Law Center in 2016 and has been practicing probate law for the past seven years. Before joining The Blum Firm, she served as in-house probate counsel for a medical malpractice plaintiff’s firm.

Throughout her career, Kaitlin has handled hundreds of estate administrations across Texas and takes great pride in guiding families during their most difficult times. She also spent several years serving as a certified Court-Appointed Attorney Ad-Litem on probate and guardianship matters to serve both the courts and the people of her community.

Please join us in welcoming Kaitlin Goddard to The Blum Firm team!

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Nine Blum Firm Attorneys Recognized in 360West Magazine’s “Top Attorneys 2024” List

We are thrilled to announce that NINE of our attorneys were included in the list of 523 “Top Attorneys 2024” in 360West Magazine!

This is a nominated-based project in which fellow attorneys vote for their peers who exemplify excellence, and we couldn’t be more pleased to be well represented in the field. 

Congratulations to all of our 360West Magazine Top Attorneys for 2024!

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Congratulations Jeff Hamilton!

Congratulations to Jeff Hamilton for being named a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine!

Jeff holds an LL.M. in Taxation, is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, and is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is licensed to practice law in both Texas and New Mexico and maintains active practices in both states.

For nearly 18 years, Jeff’s trusts and estates practice has focused on providing counsel to high-net-worth individuals and families, family offices, fiduciaries of estates and trusts, and charitable entities. Jeff’s experience ranges from the most basic estate planning and estate administration exercises to planning for the disposition and management of very complex estates in excess of one billion dollars. Jeff routinely works to help clients protect their wealth and to minimize their estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax exposure. In designing estate plans, it is important to Jeff to help clients convey their wealth to their loved ones and charities in a manner that is thoughtful and consistent with family goals. Jeff endeavors to be a trusted advisor working alongside other members of the advisory team to obtain the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Music was an integral part of Jeff’s youth (playing the piano, saxophone, and cello). He credits this background to being very right and left-brained balanced. Such balance has served him well over the course of his career as estate planning requires the use of logic and mathematics, but also affords so many opportunities for creative and intuitive thinking.

Although Jeff loves coming up with creative strategies to help clients save tax and protect their assets from claims of potential creditors, he is particularly gratified by helping his philanthropic clients foster dreams of impact. As a trained expert in philanthropic giving, Jeff particularly enjoys helping clients articulate and implement their highest hopes for self, family, and the communities they support. To that end, Jeff has extensive experience helping clients establish and operate private and public charitable organizations, charitable remainder trusts, and charitable lead trusts.

D Magazine conducts an extensive search each year for the best legal professionals in the Dallas legal community, asking attorneys across the state to nominate the best of their peers. Their list of the Best Lawyers in Dallas 2024 is published in the May issue of D Magazine.

We are grateful to D Magazine for recognizing Jeff Hamilton!

 

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Attorney Spotlight: Meet Austin Light

Austin B. Light, J.D., is an Associate Attorney at The Blum Firm. He recently relocated from Austin to Fort Worth and now offices in our Fort Worth office. Austin joined The Blum Firm in 2021.

He is a Longhorn alumnus, having earned his law degree at The University of Texas School of Law (with Honors!).

Austin’s practice focuses on developing comprehensive, individually tailored estate plans to minimize estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes and provide an efficient and effective means for transferring wealth. Austin is skilled in navigating family and other relationship dynamics to develop strategic, successful estate plans that address both economic and non-economic concerns with a dedication to understanding the special needs of clients and their families. Austin also advises business owners on tax minimization, business succession at death or retirement, best practices, valuation discounts, and creditor liability and asset protection.

Austin’s prior experience includes working in the Dallas and Austin offices of Vinson & Elkins LLP, where he specialized in Executive Compensation and Benefits. Austin brings a wealth of knowledge on structuring, drafting, implementing, and administering a variety of compensation-related plans and arrangements as well as compensation and employee-related aspects of public and private transactions.

In his free time, Austin enjoys the outdoors and hanging out with his dog, Pinto.

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The Corporate Transparency Act is Here

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) went into effect January 1, 2024. The CTA requires that certain entities (including LLCs, corporations, and limited partnerships) submit information about their owners and any other individuals who have substantial control of the company in a report called a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOI Report”).

The Blum Firm is prepared to help clients meet the compliance requirements of the CTA, including filing the necessary information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). We will assist you in evaluating your reporting requirements, including who must be reported as a beneficial owner. Some initial determinations may be complex, so it is best to start this process soon to set up procedures to timely and accurately update the relevant information that must be reported. For entities formed or registered to do business in the U.S. before January 1, 2024, the initial reports must be filed with FinCEN by January 1, 2025. New entities created in 2024 must file initial BOI Reports within 90 days of formation. Beginning January 1, 2025, new entities will have just 30 calendar days to file their initial BOI Report.

You should continue to plan for CTA Compliance despite the recent case (National Small Business United v. Yellen, No. 5:22-cv-01448 (N.D. Ala.)), which declared the CTA unconstitutional. FinCEN addressed the court’s ruling in a notice on March 4, 2024, stating that the ruling only applies to the plaintiffs in the case (the individual, the National Small Business Association, and its members). We will continue to monitor the developments in this case, but for the time being, it is advisable to move forward under the assumption that the CTA and its filing requirements will remain in effect.

Please contact us if you would like our assistance regarding CTA Compliance and the impact on your entities.

Please be aware of scams and fraud regarding the CTA and personal information. The fraudulent correspondence may be titled “Important Compliance Notice” and asks the recipient to click on a URL or to scan a QR code. Those e-mails or letters are fraudulent. FinCEN does not send unsolicited requests. Please do not respond to these fraudulent messages or click on any links or scan any QR codes within them.

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Welcome Attorney Anna Rose St. Martin

Attorney Anna Rose St. Martin

We’re proud to announce that Anna Rose St. Martin has joined The Blum Firm as an Associate Attorney in our Fort Worth office.

Anna Rose earned her J.D. cum laude from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2022.

While in law school, Anna Rose was a Teaching Assistant for the Academic Support Program and Professor Fortney’s Legal Ethics Research Assistant. She also participated with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition Team in Mediation and served as Vice President of the Longhorn Law Student Association.

Anna Rose earned her undergraduate degree—a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies with a McCombs Business Foundation Minor—from the University of Texas at Austin with High Honors. While at the University of Texas, she earned a Certificate in Ethics and Leadership in Law, Politics, and Government as part of the Bridging Disciplines Program.

Anna Rose’s contact information can be found here.

Please join us in welcoming Anna Rose to The Blum Firm team!

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Welcome Attorney Lynn Waller Kelly

We’re proud to welcome Lynn Waller Kelly, former Associate Judge of Tarrant County Probate Court 2, to The Blum Firm! She joins us as Partner in our Fort Worth office.

Lynn’s practice focuses on both contested and uncontested probate matters, including estates and guardianships, throughout North Texas. As Associate Judge for Tarrant County Probate Court 2 for six years, she presided over more than 6,000 probate hearings. An experienced litigator, Lynn has tried over 100 cases to North Texas juries.

Lynn is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. She earned her Juris Doctor at Pepperdine University School of Law. She has practiced in Dallas-Fort Worth since 1989. She has been a featured speaker for Texas Guardianship Association, Baylor Law School, Texas A&M Law School, Tarrant County Bar Association, North Texas Probate Bar Association, and support groups for parents of children with special needs.

Welcome to the team, Lynn!

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ATTENTION: Uncle Sam Wants Your Information! Act Now to Save $500 Per Day!

All U.S. entities need to know this! A new law goes into effect in less than two weeks. This law will require most business entities to file an information report on or before December 31, 2024. Failure to timely file may result in civil penalties of $500 per day. In some cases, criminal prosecution could result in a fine of up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 2 years.

The law is called the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), and it goes into effect January 1, 2024. It is aimed at combatting money laundering. The CTA requires that certain entities submit information about their owners and any other individuals who have substantial control of the company in a report called a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOI Report”). The information will be maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) and will not be publicly available.

New entities created in 2024 must file initial BOI Reports within 90 calendar days of formation. Beginning January 1, 2025, new entities will have just 30 calendar days to file their initial BOI Report. For existing entities—companies existing prior to January 1, 2024, they must submit their beneficial owner information by January 1, 2025.

This law applies to all entity types that are formed by filing a document with a Secretary of State unless an exception is met. (A Texas trust and a Texas general partnership are examples of entity types that are not subject to the CTA because no filing with a Secretary of State is required for formation.)

There are 23 categories of entities that are exempt from the requirements of the CTA. Tax-exempt entities are exempt from the reporting requirements of the CTA. Most other exemptions apply to companies already subject to government oversight such as securities brokers, bank holding companies, and insurance companies. Large operating companies are also exempt because the principal targets of the CTA are shell companies used for illicit purposes. Therefore, legal entities that have at least 20 full-time employees in the U.S. and at least $5 million in gross receipts are generally not subject to the CTA.

For more information, read “Understanding the New Corporate Transparency Act” HERE.

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Nine Blum Firm Attorneys Voted Top Fort Worth Attorneys

Fort Worth magazine’s annual Top Attorneys list is out for 2023. Join us in congratulating our Top Attorneys!

Pick up a copy of the December issue of Fort Worth magazine or check out the online list here.

R. Dyann McCully – Probate, Estates, & Trust
Julie A. Plemons – Probate, Estates, & Trust
Kandice R. Damiano – Probate, Estates, & Trust
David Bakutis – Probate, Estates, & Trust
Beth Hampton – Probate, Estates, & Trust
Len Woodard – Tax
Marvin E. Blum – Probate, Estates, & Trust
Amanda L. Holliday – Probate, Estates, & Trust
John R. Hunter – Tax

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Attorneys Parisa Azalli, Ryan Vayner, and Adriana Lopez Join The Blum Firm

Please join us in welcoming Parisa Azalli, Ryan E. Vayner, and Adriana I. Lopez to The Blum Firm!

Parisa Azalli, J.D., LL.M. joins our Austin office as an Associate Attorney. Parisa earned both a J.D. and an LL.M. with a concentration in Corporate Law and Taxation at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. She is also a Texas A&M alumnus, having earned a Bachelor of Arts at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. Parisa recently moved to Austin with her fiancé, Scott. She is a lifelong supporter of the Manchester United Football Club and stays active with barre and pilates exercise classes.

Ryan E. Vayner, J.D. joins our Dallas office as an Associate Attorney. She earned her J.D. at Southern Methodist University School of Law this year and recently passed the Bar. Before entering law school, Ryan worked as a dental hygienist. Ryan earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Texas A&M College of Dentistry. Ryan and her husband Brian live in Dallas. For fun, Ryan enjoys board games, video games, and true crime documentaries.

Adriana I. Lopez, J.D. joins our Fort Worth office as an Associate Attorney. She earned her J.D. at the University of Utah Quinney College of Law earlier this year and recently passed the Texas Bar! Adriana earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Texas at Austin with a double major in Philosophy and Rhetoric/Writing. Before entering law school, she taught high school English in Grand Prairie.

Welcome to the team, Parisa, Ryan, and Adriana!

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The “New” IRS: No Longer “Kinder and Gentler”

Ever since the Inflation Reduction Act passed allocating $80 billion to the IRS, we’ve wondered what the impact would be. I can still hear President George H. W. Bush promising a “kinder and gentler” IRS a few years ago. That’s no longer what the government is promising us. When Congress struck a debt ceiling deal in June, Republicans succeeded in stripping away $20 billion of the $80 billion. That still leaves $60 billion to beef up the IRS. How will they spend it?

On September 8, 2023, we learned the plan. Here are some highlights:

  • Increased scrutiny of those earning over $1 million or owing tax of over $250,000.
  • Full audits of the 75 largest partnerships in the U.S., as well as other large partnerships with balance sheet discrepancies, or where asset valuations appear inflated or deflated.
  • Sending compliance letters to about 500 other partnerships (hedge funds, real estate, large law firms, publicly traded partnerships) and auditing those with unsatisfactory responses.
  • Special attention to digital assets and currency exchanges through the “Virtual Currency Compliance Campaign.”
  • Added efforts to audit owners of foreign bank accounts (FBAR reports).
  • Hiring some 3,700 more auditors to do this work under a new unit for the audit of complex tax returns.
  • Using Artificial Intelligence to help select those most likely to be tax cheats (just imagine all the possibilities advanced technology provides the IRS).

The IRS is aiming to close a tax gap of $700 billion that it believes goes uncollected each year.

The Blum Firm is here for you if you are targeted by this beefed-up IRS. Indeed, we have likewise “beefed-up” our team of tax lawyers with the recent addition of Christopher Beck to our tax staff. Christopher joined us from Boston with over 15 years of experience in tax controversy work.

So, if you are contacted by someone who says, “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help you,” please know that The Blum Firm also stands ready to really help you.

Marvin E. Blum

In preparing this post, Marvin acknowledges the help of Susan Lipp’s Wealth Management article “IRS Targets Large Partnerships and Millionaires” as well as Barron’s article “IRS Steps Up Audits of Partnerships, Wealthy Individuals.” 

With the October 15 tax deadline just behind us, Marvin Blum warns that dealing with the “new” beefed-up IRS is about to get even more complicated.

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Congratulations to our 2023 Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers has named 6 Blum Firm attorneys to the Texas Super Lawyers list!
 
Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys nationwide. Their selection process involves the creation of a candidate pool, evaluation of the candidates by the Super Lawyers’ research department, and peer evaluation by practice area. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyer is a distinction earned by only 5% of the lawyers in Texas.  
 
Marvin E. Blum, Estate Planning & Probate Law
R. Dyann McCully, Estate Planning & Probate Law
Len Woodard, Business & Corporate Law
John R. Hunter, Estate Planning & Probate Law
David C. Bakutis, Estate & Trust Litigation 
Jennifer P. Sibley, Estate Planning & Probate Law
 
Congratulations to these talented attorneys!

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Attorneys Blum, Bakutis, and Light Recognized by ‘Best Lawyers in America’

We are proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®– Marvin E. Blum, David C. Bakutis, and Austin B. Light.
 
The Best Lawyers in America is one of the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publications.
 
Marvin E. Blum founded The Blum Firm over 40 years ago and has broad industry experience in estate and tax planning, asset protection, business planning, business succession planning, charitable planning, and family legacy planning. This is Marvin’s ninth year being selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Trusts and Estates Law.
 
David C. Bakutis is widely recognized as a leading fiduciary litigator in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. David has consistently been recognized as among the Best Lawyers every year since 2006 in Trusts and Estates Law.
 
Austin B. Light was selected for the second year in a row for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Austin is experienced in advising clients on a variety of compensation-related plans as well as compensation and employee-related aspects of public and private transactions, including mergers, equity and asset acquisitions, restructurings, and private equity transactions, in addition to estate and tax planning.
 
Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Lawyers are neither required nor permitted to pay a fee to be listed. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes lawyers who are earlier in their careers (in private practice less than 10 years) for their outstanding professional excellence.
 
Please join us in congratulating Marvin, David, and Austin!

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Welcome Shawn B. Williamson, J.D.

We’re proud to introduce the newest addition to our fiduciary litigation team—Shawn B. Williamson!

Shawn is based in our Houston office. He earned his law degree from South Texas Collee of Law cum laude. Prior to pursuing his law degree, he taught public school in the Houston area for ten years.

He is an experienced negotiator with a focus on probate/fiduciary litigation. His experience also includes probate administration, guardianship matters, a broad range of civil litigation issues, appeals, and property divisions involving agriculture and mineral rights.

Shawn’s expertise has been recognized by Houstonia magazine, most recently as Business Litigation Lawyer of the Year for 2022.

Shawn serves on the Board of Directors for the Henderson Charitable Foundation which serves to enhance the local community through performing arts.
 
Shawn and his wife Kim have two children. In his personal life, Shawn enjoys trying new coffee shops, hiking, metal detecting, competitive board games, and cheering on the Houston Astros—that is, when possible while keeping up with two young children!
 
Please join us in welcoming Shawn!

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A First at The Blum Firm: Boston Attorney Christopher Beck’s Swearing-In Ceremony

We recently experienced a first at The Blum Firm. For the first time in the firm’s 43-year history, we conducted a swearing-in ceremony here to admit an attorney to the State Bar of Texas. It was a big deal, and we treated it as such.
 
Christopher Beck, a tax attorney practicing in Boston for the last 15 years, moved his family to Texas to join us at The Blum Firm. A member of the Massachusetts Bar, Christopher speedily completed the Texas requirements to add another Bar membership to his resume. Upon notification of his acceptance, the last step in the process was for Christopher to accept the oath of office to become a Texas lawyer. I was honored when he asked me to administer the oath. I’d never done that before. What a privilege to officially welcome a man of such outstanding character and skills to the Texas Bar!
 
We feel especially fortunate to add Christopher to our team. The Blum Firm specializes in estate and tax planning. As the IRS receives an $80 billion infusion to “beef up” enforcement, we saw the need to likewise “beef up” our tax controversy practice, in anticipation of a more active IRS. Christopher brings substantial experience to The Blum Firm in IRS audits and tax litigation, as well as skills in domestic and international tax planning. His expertise in cross-border transactions is especially timely and welcome, given the increase in the number of our clients engaging in inbound and outbound activities. In this digital age, it’s a smaller and more mobile world. The Blum Firm stands ready to advise on all the tax-related issues associated with that mobility.
 
The highlight of the swearing-in ceremony was witnessing the pride on the faces of Christopher’s wife, young daughter, and young son. Those kids absorbed the significance of watching their dad pledge to devote himself to an honorable career. It was a life lesson they’ll never forget and will undoubtedly influence their own career devotion someday. As I recently learned from Warren Buffett, our kids are watching us more than listening to us. Those two wide-eyed youngsters were clearly watching.
 
To top off the celebration in true Blum fashion, we ended with a dessert buffet. When I asked what his kids like for dessert, Christopher answered “anything chocolate.” Those are some smart kids! Maybe they’ll one day have their own swearing-in ceremonies at The Blum Firm. I hope I’m around to administer the oath.
 
Marvin E. Blum

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Congratulations to Kandice R. Damiano and Beth Hampton

Kandice R. Damiano and Beth Hampton have been recognized as 2023 Texas Rising Stars in Estate Planning & Probate by Super Lawyers®.
 
Kandice Damiano is Partner in The Blum Firm’s Fort Worth office. She focuses her practice on a range of estate and business planning matters involving trusts, closely-held entities, taxation, and high net worth individuals and their families. This is Kandice’s sixth time to be honored as a Super Lawyers Texas Rising Star.
 
Beth Hampton is Senior Associate in The Blum Firm’s Fort Worth office. Beth represents clients in a variety of probate and guardianship matters. This is also Beth’s sixth year to be honored as a Super Lawyers Texas Rising Star.
 
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. 
 
Please join us in congratulating Kandice and Beth!

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Meet Attorney Christopher G. Beck

We’re proud to welcome Christopher G. Beck to The Blum Firm! Christopher is an experienced tax attorney, recently relocated to Texas from Boston. He joins us as Partner in our Fort Worth office.

Christopher’s practice focuses primarily on domestic and international tax planning, tax compliance, and tax controversy. He brings a broad range of experience representing clients on cross-border transactions, compliance issues related to foreign assets, and a wide variety of tax audits.

Christopher grew up in upstate New York as the youngest of four siblings. In addition to academics, his high school passions were baseball, soccer, and art. He was voted “most likely to succeed” and “most artistic.”

Christopher earned his law degree at New England School of Law in Boston and went on to complete a Master of Laws in Taxation at Boston University School of Law. He received his undergrad degree from the University of California at San Diego, majoring in philosophy. While enrolled at UCSD, he spent a year abroad in Bologna, Italy, immersed in great culture, art, and food.

Christopher thought about returning to California after law school, but he stayed in Massachusetts after meeting a lovely lady. They are now married with two children. Christopher says they greatly appreciate the warm welcome they have received from the wonderful people of Texas and are excited for this next chapter.

Please join us in welcoming Christopher!

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The Blum Firm Expanding Tax Offerings to Help Clients Respond to New IRS Challenges

You may have already heard the IRS will be receiving an additional $80 billion over the next decade due to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Over $40 billion is earmarked for tax enforcement. As a result, the number of IRS auditors could double to over 30,000 by 2031.

In response to the expected IRS expansion, The Blum Firm is hiring a new Partner, Christopher Beck. Christopher is a skilled tax attorney with 15 years of experience assisting clients with domestic and international controversy, compliance, and tax planning. He has represented clients in a variety of civil and criminal tax examinations and audits, collection matters, and tax controversies.

Christopher routinely advises clients on tax controversy matters connected to both income tax and gift/estate tax. He also advises businesses and individuals on the tax consequences of cross-border transactions, advises expatriate clients on compliance issues relating to tax and information reporting, represents clients facing state and local tax audits, and represents clients entering into the IRS offshore voluntary disclosure programs with respect to previously undisclosed foreign assets.

Even before hiring Christopher, The Blum Firm had an active tax controversy practice, successfully representing clients in front of the IRS and United States Tax Court. Christopher will add depth in those areas and broaden the firm’s ability to help our clients as they navigate the more difficult tax challenges they will face in the coming years.

The Blum Firm, P.C.

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Matthew Rittmayer & Lani Sandu Promoted

The Blum Firm is proud to announce attorney Matthew Rittmayer has been promoted to Partner and attorney Lani Sandu has been promoted to Senior Associate!

Matthew G. Rittmayer, J.D., is Partner in The Blum Firm’s Dallas office. He is a graduate of Emory University and Texas Tech University School of Law. Matthew joined The Blum Firm in 2020.
 
Matthew has 13 years of experience, initially in litigation before transitioning to estate planning.
He enjoys helping clients establish estate plans that consider both the tax aspects and the non-tax aspects such as family dynamics and efficient transitions from generation to generation. He also works with clients on probate and guardianship matters. 
Outside of work, Matthew enjoys being a new parent, along with his wife Veronica.
 
Lani Payne Sandu, J.D., LL.M., Senior Associate, offices in our Fort Worth office. She has been with The Blum Firm since 2016. Lani is a graduate of Baylor University and SMU School of Law. Following law school, she went on to earn an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. Lani is fluent in both Spanish and French.
 
Lani has over 11 years of experience in tax and estate planning. Prior to joining the firm, she was with Deloitte & Touche LLP and KPMG LLP. Lani enjoys working with clients to tailor an estate plan specific to their needs. In addition to the preparation of wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents, her practice also includes probate, asset protection, formation of business entities, and charitable planning.
 
When not working, Lani can be found spending time with her husband and son, traveling, and cooking.
 
We are proud of the depth of talent we have at The Blum Firm and celebrate the enormous contribution Matthew and Lani make. Please join us in congratulating them!

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Marvin Blum, Kandice Damiano, John Hunter, Dyann McCully, and Len Woodard Recognized

We are pleased to announce the selection of five attorneys to 360 West Magazine’s “Top Attorneys” list for 2022. The list was released in the magazine’s July edition.
 
The annual list showcases the region’s best attorneys, as chosen by their peers, in 42 specialties.
 
The Blum Firm’s Top Attorneys are:
  • Marvin Blum The – Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probates
  • Kandice Damiano – Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probates
  • John Hunter – Tax Law
  • Dyann McCully – Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probates
  • Len Woodard – Tax Law
We are grateful to 360 West Magazine for highlighting these extremely talented attorneys.

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Welcome Doug W. Harvey to our Dallas Office!

We are pleased to announce that Doug W. Harvey has joined The Blum Firm as an Associate Attorney in our Dallas office.
 
Doug has a passion for helping families and entrepreneurs protect their greatest assets: their futures. His estate planning practice involves identifying and implementing estate planning techniques to accomplish client objectives, taking into account family dynamics, potential tax implications, and asset protection strategies. Doug frequently counsels business clients on entity selection and formation, day-to-day company operations, and methods to reduce various risks faced by business owners.
 
Doug also has considerable experience in the corporate world having served for 6 years as general counsel for a commercial mortgage lending and servicing company.
 
Doug received his J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Texas Tech University, both summa cum laude!
 
His contact information can be found here.
 
Please join us in welcoming Doug to our team!
 
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Houston Attorney Stacy L. Kelly Has Joined Us!

We are excited to announce that Stacy L. Kelly has joined The Blum Firm as Partner in our Houston office! 
 
Stacy is an experienced litigator, specializing in probate and fiduciary litigation. In addition to litigation, her practice also includes probate administration, heirship proceedings, and guardianship matters.
 
Through over twenty years as an estate litigator, Stacy has gained a full understanding of the complicated issues that can surround estate litigation and has handled several high-profile estate contests. Stacy’s extensive experience includes will contests, will and trust interpretation issues, accounting and administration issues, disputes over business succession or gifts, prosecution and defense of various fiduciary claims, heirship proceedings, simultaneous death issues, and competency and undue influence concerns in probate contests.
 
Stacy is frequently appointed by county probate courts to serve in a fiduciary capacity as Attorney Ad Litem or Guardian Ad Litem.
 
She earned her J.D. from South Texas College of Law and her B.S. in Organizational Communications from The University of Texas.
 
Prior to joining The Blum Firm, Stacy was Senior Counsel with Holland & Knight LLP.
 
Click here for Stacy’s contact information.

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