Thais Amaral Tellawi

Thais Amaral Tellawi

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 16 years

Wills and living wills Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills, Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

827 W. 19th Street, Houston, TX

About Thais

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Wills and Living Wills 40%

A Will has traditionally been the foundation of any estate plan. Wills can take a variety of forms and can be used for a variety of purposes in Texas. In general, a Will is used to make clear how a person wants their assets divided at the time of their death. The Will should be drafted as part of an overall estate plan for the person considering the Will. In addition, wecan provide our clients with the most up-to-date Healthcare Documents including Living Wills.

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Estate Planning 20%

A well designed plan can ensure that your family is protected and that your financial goals are met after you are gone. A properly maintained estate plan can minimize estate, gift, and capital gains taxes, in addition to protecting your children and grandchildren from claims of creditors.

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Probate 20%

In Texas, when a family member or other loved one passes away with or without a will, their heirs must consult with an attorney to determine whether or not probate will be needed. ​If a loved one has passed away and probate is necessary to transfer the decedent's assets properly, the Harris County, Texas probate attorneys of Amaral Tellawi can help you start ​the difficult process today.

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Trusts 20%

Using advanced tax planning methods together with Trusts can result in a successful estate plan that can minimize estate taxes and other taxes.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2009

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Amaral Tellawi Law

827 W. 19th Street, Houston, TX, 77008

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Thais Amaral Tellawi's Reviews

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Posted by Brea | March 12, 2012 | Wills & Living Wills

Excellent and Thorough

Excellent knowledge and thoroughness of the will making process. I found her easy to work with, very organized and kept me on point to the end process. Thais went the extra mile to find information from outside sources regarding the ownership status of my home in order to make my will complete.

Posted by Bob | January 24, 2012 | Wills & Living Wills

Last Will and Testament, Living Will & and Health Directive

Thais made suggestions and recommendations to me in ordeer to keep my will very specific on key items. She also listened to all my questions and answered each and every requests. she even went one more step in reviewing existing legal papers (LLC) to verify I was protected in every direction. She w...as very thorough in her work.

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Thais Amaral Tellawi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Papa Dieye

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thais is a great friend and a wonderful attorney. Over the many years that we have been friends, Thais has always demonstrated a complete understanding of the law. She is the consummate professional and I highly recommend her."

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Saeed Tellawi

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Thais is my wife and co-Managing Partner at the law firm Amaral Tellawi Law. Thais is a highly-qualified estate planning attorney with an extensive background in the financial planning industry. Thais helps individuals, families, and business owners with their wills, trusts, probate, asset protection, and other estate planning considerations. Thais founded AT Law in January of 2010. The firm has since grown into a full service boutique law firm providing estate planning, small business, and real estate legal services. As a business partner and attorney, Thais is intelligent, creative, responsive, and has the uncanny ability to navigate difficult situations with ease and comfort (and also helps her clients do the same). Thais helped me with my estate planning and I recommend her to all my clients and family members!"

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Rebekah Lorenz

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Thais since I began my own practice and can wholeheartedly say that she is a highly competent and conscientious attorney. She genuinely cares for her clients and strives to do the best job possible for them. You cannot go wrong in retaining her."

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Rebekah Lorenz

Estate planning lawyer

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Saeed Tellawi

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

40 Under 40 Award Nominee, Houston Business Journal

2001

Disney's Career Passion Award, Walt Disney World

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, Amaral Tellawi, PLLC

2004 - Present

Assistant Vice President, The AFP Group

2002 - 2004

Business Development Manager, Smart Technologies, Inc.

2000 - 2000

Marketing/Communication Intern, Compaq Computers Corp

2000 - 2000

Marketing Intern, Walt Disney World Corp

Associations

2013 - Present

Greater Houston Partnership

Member

2012 - Present

Code Group

Founding Member

2011 - Present

Attorneys in Tax and Probate

Member

2011 - Present

Business Networking International

Vice President

2011 - Present

Estate Planning Ladies' Luncheon

Founding Member

2007 - Present

NAIFA Houston

Member

Education

2008

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Houston, main campus

Bachelor's

Speaking Engagements

2013

New Ventures class taugh by Prof. Al Danto

The Entrepreneurs Guide to Wealth Generation, Wealth Growth, and Wealth Preservation

2013

NAIFA Breakfast meeting - keynote speaker - course qualified for 1 hr of CE, CPE, CFP and/or MCLE The Entrepreneur's Guide to Wealth Generation, Wealth Growth and Wealth Preservation

2013

Jones Graduate School Entrepreneurs Organization (JGSEO)

The Entrepreneur's Guide to Wealth Generation, Wealth Growth, and Wealth Preservation

2013

Information Session in Portuguese Protecting your Kids and your Estate

2013

Business Networking International - Breakfast meeting keynote speaker What do Estate Planners do?

2013

Business Networking International - Breakfast meeting - keynote speaker Common Estate Planning Mistakes & some Common Solutions

2010

Cowboy Roundup

State of the US Economy

Publications

2013

Brasileiras pelo Mundo - Brazilians around the World USA - Laws - When Kids Lose their Parents (article written in Portuguese)

Languages

Portuguese

Spanish

Activity

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