Rania S. Combs

Rania S. Combs

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 31 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

16225 PARK TEN PLACE DR., SUITE 700, Houston, TX

About Rania

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 5 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Rania Combs

16225 PARK TEN PLACE DR., SUITE 700, Houston, TX, 77084

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Rania S. Combs's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Posted by Pamela | June 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate planing

I read an article about estate planning and was lead to Rania's article and website and from.there on I was amazed at how kind, caring and compassionate she is.. Ms. Combs took her time listened to my concerns answered the many ,many questions I had before ,during snd after the process, even going ...further to explain things I had no idea about regarding laws etc... I 100% trust and recommend Ms. Combs for any real estate and all real estate question and/or needs. She is very Professional, kind ,she cates about her clients making the right decisions, things I didn't know about she would explain clearly to ensure I understood,because I was pretty clueless. I was so comfortable speaking with Ms Combs. She cares deeply for her clients. She poured over documents on my case and would call me back to make sure I understood what decisions I had choose and If this w as my understanding of that area. I am truly grateful I was lead to Rania just by reading on estate planning. Ms. Combs is next to an Angel she care 100%. I will always referr to Ms. Combs for any of my needs. She is always available and stays in contact. I can pick up the phone and call her if I wasn't sure about anything and she would answer not only the phone but my questions as well. If she wasn't readily available she would contact me via email, text to acknowledge your missed call and ensure you of a time to call you back. Definitely recommend Ms. Combs, she put me at ease by taking her time listening and doing all the work. Please give her a call she here for her clients or future clients needs and willing to answer your questions and explain the process ,never ever pressured. Everything went with ease. Now I a.m relieved that it is completed and I know it rhe way it should be because this Attorney took time out to go over each and every section to explain what it meant and believe me it was a lot of section,but she took her time and was very, very thorough throughout the process. Ms. Combs thank you from the deepest part of my heart for making such a big decision easier to complete. God Bless you, continue being the person you are and helping other with care from your heart. YOU'RE an Amazing Attorney and Person. Grateful! 100% satisfied client. Best, Pamela G.

Posted by Mary Ann | May 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

I was so lucky to find Rania on line even though I had my reservations about working this way with matters that required an attorney. My experience was exceptional. Rania not only prepared a new will and accompanying documents for me, but she "held my hand" throughout the process, patiently answerin...g all my questions. I found her to be extremely well informed and professional, while always being caring and cordial. Unreservedly, I would recommend her services to anyone in Texas or North Carolina .

Posted by Doug & Monti | September 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding - Estate Planning Services

We are very thankful for the assistance Rania provided us in developing a comprehensive estate plan. The completed plan includes wills, a revocable living trust, and impaired judgement documents. We found Rania to be professional, knowledgeable, and patient. She endeavored to understand our family... needs and wishes, and she provided valuable suggestions when variable approaches were available. The process was conducted efficiently with periodic discussions, and all final documents were high quality and delivered in a timely manner. We would highly recommend Rania to anyone seeking estate planning services.

Posted by John & Kathryn | December 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An excellent attorney and an excellent experience!

We knew we definitely needed to update our wills and powers of attorney, so we sought out recommendations from various professionals. The first one we checked out gave us a quote that really took us by surprise. It wasn't that we were looking for a "cheap" deal, but this quote was out of our league. ...So we considered Legal Zoom. Then we learned that this would not be the best option as our state (Texas) can run you into problems when it comes time to put your documents into force. Finally, we learned about Rania Combs, and she provided all we needed and more at a third of the price of the original quote. In addition, I will add this was the third will we've done after 41 years of marriage, and I can say without any reservations that we've never had anywhere close to the attention and information Rania provided. We highly recommend her services, and as a plus, you'll be glad not to have to get all dressed up to go to some highfalutin office. She's very professional, while being very easy to work with. We hope you'll check with her next time you need estate planning.

Posted by Maureen | August 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate planning for my Dad overseas

Rania is a wonderful person to work with. She was able to help me problem solve through some complicated estate planning issues on behalf of my elderly father in the Phillipines. Having an on line attorney was essential considering that my dad’s condo property was located in. Dallas,Tx and I live...d in North Carolina. We were able to zoom meet with my dad in the Phillipines and Rania created his power of attorney document . From there we were able to create a spendthrift trust that allowed my brother to live in my father’s Dallas Condo after he passes. The details of the trust were so well thought out and based on my conversations with Rania about my specific family situation. I was extremely pleased, enjoyed working with Rania and highly recommend her services.

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Rania S. Combs's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Lichterman

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Friend

"I've had the pleasure of knowing Rania for several years, both through social media and through professional associations. I've come to trust her knowledge and experience and truly appreciate her desire to not just help her clients families have a solid estate plan, but to make sure that plan is an individual reflection of each family."

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Michael Sprague

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I consider Rania to be of the highest moral character and superior intellect. She is supremely diligent. I would not and have not hesitated in referring clients, including family members to Rania!"

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Carolyn Elefant

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a practicing lawyer in Washington D.C. and author of a national blog on solo and small firm practice. I have known Rania Combs through various online communities for close to five years. I am so impressed with how Rania has leveraged technology to humanize her practice and increase contacts with clients while keeping her rates affordable. However, Rania does not cut corners on substance - her blog is a source of solid information on the law of estate planning, and one which I enjoy reading though I have a different practice area. Based on Rania's body of work online, it is clear that she is both intelligent and detail-oriented and most of all, has a love for the work that she does. I endorse her, and would refer clients to her without hesitation."

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Danielle Van Ess

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have come to know Rania professionally over the past four years or so. It is my pleasure to recommend her unique services as I am confident that she is deeply committed to providing her clients the highest quality legal advice by means of an easy, comfortable experience."

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Rosann Willrodt

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rania is a pioneer of the virtual law office! She is relentless in her quest for learning and extremely detail oriented. Her ethics are of the highest caliber. I strongly endorse Rania Combs."

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Stephanie Kimbro

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Rania over the past three years as she has developed her virtual law practice to serve estate planning clients online. I have been impressed with her innovative spirit and her ability to adopt technology that allows her to provide efficient, quality services. She clearly enjoys working with her clients and cares about providing them with the peace of mind that they need through her estate planning work."

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P. Dore

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Rania for many years, and appreciate her advice, her friendship, and her caring manner of working with clients and fellow professionals. Rania is on my top 10 list!"

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Scott Zucker

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first got to know Rania several years ago when I read and shared one of her excellent estate planning blog posts. After she graciously thanked me almost immediately, we have remained in contact ever since. Her fresh, modern approach to helping clients is exemplified in her virtual (i.e. online) estate planning practice, which happens to be one of the top firms using this format in the nation. Ironically, her success online does not seem to come from an over-reliance on the technology itself; instead, her emphasis on good old-fashioned hard work, knowledge and a genuine concern towards creating the best plan for every client is what makes her such a strong advocate and a delightful colleague and friend. I enthusiastically endorse Rania."

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Ruby Powers

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Rania Combs is a fellow attorney in the community as well as my personal estate planning attorney. She genuinely cares about her clients and will ask about your family even after finishing the case. An added bonus is that she leverages technology to make her services accessible to many clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradley Clark

Business lawyer

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Michael Lichterman

Estate planning lawyer

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Michael Sprague

Insurance lawyer

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P. Dore

Oil and gas lawyer

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Carolyn Elefant

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer

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Scott Zucker

Estate planning lawyer

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Rosann Willrodt

Estate planning lawyer

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Ruby Powers

Immigration lawyer

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Stephanie Kimbro

Estate planning lawyer

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William Rustam

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Danielle Van Ess

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2013

2013 Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

1994

Magna Cum Laude, South Texas College of Law

1994

Top 10 Brief Award, Spurgeon E. Bell Intramural Moot Court Competition

1993

Phi Delta Phi, South Texas College of Law

1993

American Jurisprudence Award - Texas Pretrial Procedure, South Texas College of Law

1993

American Jurisprudence Award - Trial and Appellate Procedure, South Texas College of Law

1992

Order of the Lytae, South Texas College of Law

1992

American Jurisprudence Award - Evidence, South Texas College of Law

1991

Omicron Delta Kappa, Baylor University

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Principal, Rania Combs Law

1995 - 2000

Associate litigation attorney, Lueders & Boanerges

Associations

2020 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

2013 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section

1994 - Present

Texas Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate Planning for Young Families

Estate Planning for Blended Family

Estate Planning for Taxable Estate

Taylor v. Domingue

Court ruled in favor of Appellee without oral argument.

George v. Rodriguez

Court reversed and rendered trial court judgment, ruling in favor of Appellant without oral argument.

Hornbuckle v. Reyes

Jury found Defendant not negligent.

Rodriguez v. Akkerman

Jury awarded Plaintiff less than half of damages demanded at pre-trial.

Estes v. Linevitch, et al

Jury awarded Plaintiff less than a third of damages demanded at pre-trial and a fraction of damages demanded from jury.

Kofran v. Woodring

Appellate Court ruled in favor of Appellee

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Education

1994

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1991

Baylor University

B.B.A

Speaking Engagements

2011

Total Attorneys Client Conversations Inside the Virtual Practice

2010

Rocket Lawyer Podcast To Tax or Not to Tax (Estates)

Publications

2011

Solo Practice University Would a Virtual Law Office Work For You?

2011

Massachusetts Wills Trusts & Estates Preparing For Aruba

2010

Broward Family Life Will Power (quoted)

2010

Future of the Federal Estate Tax Estate Tax Update

2010

Rocket Lawyer Press Is Your Estate In Order

2010

International Legal Technology Association - Peer to Peer The Revolution Has Already Happened

2010

Texas Bar Journal Weblinks

N/A

Texas Wills and Trusts Law Blog Texas Wills and Trusts

Languages

English

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