$ 300-375 per hour
Jana Fay Bacarisse and the attorneys at Bacarisse Law PLLC provide representation in estate planning, probate, guardianship and elder law. Specifically, we prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning documents and give comprehensive consultation regading estate planning. We help families and individuals settle the estates of their loved ones through the probate process and then guide them through estate administration to settle any estate matters. We represent clients in heirship matters, when there is a death with no last will and testament. We also represent clients who need to become appointed as a Guardian for an incapacited or disabled person.
If you would like to make an appointment, please call the office at or send an email to For additional detailed information, please see the firm website at .
Jana Fay Bacarisse has successfully helped clients solve problems in complicated estate administration matters involving debts, family conflict and unintended results from poor estate planning.
Our attorneys enjoy speaking to groups on the importance of proper estate planning and are available to give presentations. If you are interested in a presentation for a group or organization, please call our office at.
Our attorneys are involved in the community. Attorney Jana Fay Bacarisse previously served as the President of the Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association (DELAA) in Houston and currently serves on the Elder Law Committee and Teach Texas Committee of the Houston Bar Association.
Bacarisse Law PLLC offers a variety of payment structures to meet your needs. We always provide a fee agreement regarding costs if we decide to work together, so our clients know what to expect. Estate planning and document preparation is usually charged at a flat rate, but will be charged at an hourly rate for more complicated matters. Probate, guardianship and elder law matters are billed hourly. Bacarisse Law PLLC offers nursing home, hospital and home consultations for clients who may be too ill to come to the office. We will work with you to offer a payment arrangement that meets your needs, payable by check or credit card.
Our attorneys enjoy helping our clients and bring a personal and caring approach to their law practice.
Attorney Jana Fay Bacarisse is a native Houstonian and graduated from St. Thomas Episcopal School, Baylor University and South Texas College of Law. She is married and has two adult children.
For further information, feel free to call our office at or send an email inquiry to attorney Jana Fay Bacarisse at
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Bacarisse Law PLLC, 1800 Bering Dr., Suite 1050, Houston, TX, 77057
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Posted by Leslie | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Mrs. Bacarisse recently helped my husband and me with our estate planning. We had dreaded doing it because we thought it would be a tedious and difficult process. Jana Fay made the whole experience as painless and easy as possible. She was very patient in explaining all of the intricacies to us an...
Posted by Lisa | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Jana Fay is a fantastic attorney for your estate! She helped me during a very difficult time when my Aunt passed away and I was left with a lot to deal with. I hired Jana Fay after another attorney failed me and she picked up the pieces and had my back in so many situations. Even though I am not i...
Posted by Gunnar | November 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I am so glad that I was referred to Jana Fay for help in probating the estate of my deceased father. Living in another state, I wanted to work with someone who was capable of managing the entire process, limiting my need to travel to appear in court. Not only did Jana Fay take care of everything, s...
Posted by sandy chen | November 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
We have found Jana Fay to be compassionate, honest and sincere in helping our family. Thank you to the other reviewers for helping us find Jana Fay. We are now recommending her to other family and friends, should they have need of estate planning or probate issues.
Posted by Doug | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I sought out Ms. Jana Fay Bacarisse’s estate planning assistance when my elderly aunt was hospitalized in Houston. Ms. Bacarisse called me back immediately and she patiently explained the estate planning options. She telephoned my aunt right away and they discussed her will and advanced directives....
"Ms. Bacarisse is a well-versed in probate and estate matters, and I regularly refer cases to her and consult with her on issues that come up within her area. She is a consummate professional and shows great attention and concern for her clients' interests."
"Jana Fay is passionate and dedicated to helping her clients. She spends the time necessary to really understand the issues and to provide good advice in a manner that clients understand."
Litigation lawyer
Medical malpractice lawyer
1993
Account Representative of the Year - Southern Region, WEST Services, Inc.
1990
George T. Barrow Award, Dean, South Texas College of Law
2006 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Jana Fay Bacarisse
1991 - 1995
Westlaw Account Representative, West Publishing Company
1985 - 1987
Assistant, various political interests
1982 - 1985
Real Estate Agent, Coldwell Banker
2018 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationElder Law Committee Member
2018 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationTeach Texas Committee Member
1990 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2012 - 2013
Disability and Elder Law Attorneys AssociationPresident
2010 - 2017
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Texas chapter)Member
2010 - 2013
Disability and Elder Law Attorneys AssociationBoard Member
2008 - 2021
Houston Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate SectionMember
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
B.B.A.
2014
Probate and Estate Planning: The Importance of Planning Now
2012
Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Planning
2011
What Everyone Needs to Know About Estate Planning and Practical Tips to Help You and Your Family
2011
What Everyone Needs to Know About Estate Planning and Practical Tips to Help You and Your Family
2017
2015
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