Frances H. Bennett

Frances H. Bennett

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 50% Estate Planning
  • 30% Probate
  • 20% Litigation

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My practice includes all aspects of trust, estate and related tax law including federal estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer and fiduciary income tax law.... more

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5 star rating

“Frances Bennett is competent, professional, extremely knowledgeable, and compassionate.”

Posted by: Aileen, 7 months ago.

Client Review: Frances Bennett has been advising my family and me for more than a dozen years. She has competently and adeptly helped my husband and me plan and... more
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2 endorsements


Richard Timothy Jones

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Jones , Austin (TX), 4 months ago
Lance David Sharp

I endorse this lawyer. Frances Bennett is one of the most outstanding lawyers in her field both in Austin and in Texas. I have observed her in... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lance Sharp , Austin (TX), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

21 years since Frances H. Bennett was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1992 03/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Bennett Flaherty PLLC 2008–present
Bennett Smith, PC 1997–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
St. Mary's School of Law Juris Doctor 1992
University of Texas at Austin B.A. - English and History 1983

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyer, Trusts and Estates 2012 Texas' Best Lawyers 2012
Board Certified - Estate Planning and Probate Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization 2009

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Austin Tax Study Group 2008–present
President - Board of Directors Austin Theatre Alliance - Paramount and State Theatres 2008–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
State Bar of Texas Advanced Estate Planning and Probate 2012

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Key Provisions in Wills and Trusts that Can Make or Break You Intermediate Estate Planning, June 2012 2012
Real Estate, Oil and Gas and Estate Planning Advanced Family Law 2011
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