Jana Fay Bacarisse

Jana Fay Bacarisse

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 35 years

Probate Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Elder Law

Bacarisse Law PLLC, 1800 Bering Dr., Suite 1050, Houston, TX

About Jana

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

Prepares wills and other estate planning documents for taxable estates and small estates, including wills with testamentary trusts, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts. Advance directives: Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, Directive to Physicians, appointment of guardian; will guide clients in a plan to pass their estate to intended beneficiaries and shelter a portion of estate from taxes at death. House calls - consultations in hospital or nursing home, if necessary.

21 years

35%
Probate 35%

I represent individuals and fiduciaries in probate and estate administration matters; will represent executor to obtain Letters Testamentary, guide in all matters to settle estate, including the payment of estate liabilities, legally avoiding certain estate debts, preparing documents to transfer ownership to estate beneficiaries and funding of testamentary trusts. I will also file an Application to Determine Heirship for intestate deaths (without a will) and obtain letters of administration.

21 years

35%
Guardianship 25%

If you have an aging parent or family member who has become incapacitated, or if you have a child with special needs, I will assist in establishing a guardianship to protect the interests of the Ward. I will help you with all the documents a Guardian must file as Guardian of the Person or Estate. I also prepare special needs trusts. I have served as Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem in numerous guardianship proceedings to represent the interests and best interests of Proposed Wards.

21 years

25%
Elder Law 5%

Elder Law is a new and growing area of my law practice. Will assist to qualify for Medicaid Benefits for payment of long term care if other funds are not available, avoiding necessity to spend all retirement and savings on long term care. Will prepare a Miller Trust to receive income to enable client to qualify for Medicaid, consultation on best plan to preserve assets. Will provide competent legal representation at a lower rate than some other firms and will co-counsel on Elder Law matters.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-375 per hour


Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Jana Fay Bacarisse

Bacarisse Law PLLC, 1800 Bering Dr., Suite 1050, Houston, TX, 77057

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Jana Fay Bacarisse's Reviews

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Leslie | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

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...d always responded promptly to all of our questions. She cares about her clients, and that is reflected in the quality of her work. We feel so relieved to have all of our estate planning completed and would hightly recommend Jana Fay to help you through this process.

Posted by Lisa | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate

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...n the same city with her, I plan on having her handle all my estate planning. She is trustworthy and knowledgeable. She can be stern if need be, but very professional in all her dealings with people. Even after months of trying to gain a pension for my dad, she did not let the matter drop and managed to successfully make this happen for him. I absolutely receommend Jana Fay for all your estate planning needs.

Posted by Gunnar | November 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Efficient AND Effective

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...he far exceeded my expectations on timing. Many people warned me the process might take well over a year. Even with some complicated elements, Jana Fay was able to move our case forward to completion less than 6 months. And I never had to show up in court. That saved me time, money and frustration. I would highly recommend Jana Fay.

Posted by sandy chen | November 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest and sincere

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Don't Think Twice -- Hire This Lawyer Now!

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.... Her calm and reassuring demeanor showed she knew what to do right from the start. Ms. Bacarisse even volunteered to travel to the hospital in Houston so my aunt could sign her will. That is something I never expected from such a well-respected professional. Ms. Bacarisse went out of her way to help both her client and her client’s family during a very difficult time. I cannot say enough good things about her. If you need an estate planning or probate attorney in Texas, hire Ms. Jana Fay Bacarisse right now.

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Robert Painter

Probate lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Chaumette

Probate lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Hayes

Wills and living wills lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

1993

Account Representative of the Year - Southern Region, WEST Services, Inc.

1990

George T. Barrow Award, Dean, South Texas College of Law

Work Experience

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

Associations

2018 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Elder Law Committee Member

2018 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Teach Texas Committee Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section

Member

2012 - 2013

Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association

President

2010 - 2017

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Texas chapter)

Member

2010 - 2013

Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association

Board Member

2008 - 2021

Houston Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate Section

Member

Education

1990

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Baylor University

B.B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2014

Seminar at GLO CPA Firm, Houston, Texas

Probate and Estate Planning: The Importance of Planning Now

2012

Prostate Cancer Survivor's - St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas

Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Planning

2011

Seminar at Bayland Community Center, Houston, Texas

What Everyone Needs to Know About Estate Planning and Practical Tips to Help You and Your Family

2011

Greenberg Traurig, L.L.P., Lunch and Learn Seminar

What Everyone Needs to Know About Estate Planning and Practical Tips to Help You and Your Family

Publications

Languages

English

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