Antonio Gastelum Treviño

Antonio Gastelum Treviño

also known as Antonio Gastelum

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 6 years

Estate planning Lawyer at The Woodlands, TX
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, International Law, Business

2001 Timberloch Place, Suite 500, The Woodlands, TX

About Antonio

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 34%

As an international estate planning attorney, I assist both foreign and U.S. citizens in organizing their assets and achieving their goals for the proper disposition of their estates during their lifetimes or upon their deaths.

17 years

34%
Business 33%

As a dual-licensed attorney, my extensive business planning and transaction expertise range from international commercial transactions and joint ventures to establishing domestic or foreign branches and buying and selling real estate across borders.

36 years

33%
International Law 33%

The main focus is to help Latin American ultra-high net worth families protect their assets located world-wide. Specifically, their overall estate, business, and strategic tax planning, aircraft and yacht financing, real estate, and personal matters.

36 years

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 6 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2019

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

MEG International Counsel, PC

2001 Timberloch Place, Suite 500, The Woodlands, TX, 77380

MEG International Counsel, PC

4364 Bonita Rd. #274, Bonita, CA, 91902

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Antonio Gastelum Treviño's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Ahmed | June 24, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Outstanding knowledge and personality

I had a consultation call with Antonio. He was full of knowledge and understanding. Very helpful and honest and generous. He basically spent an extra 15 minutes with me to make sure I walk out from my consultation call with all my questions answered. I am really glad I called him.

Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Knowledgeable and Efficient

I recently acquired the services of Mr. Gastelum Treviño for a difficult matter regarding my timeshares in Mexico. He was a pleasure to work with and not only did he resolve my problem, but he was incredibly prompt in responding to any concerns I had throughout the process. He made a difficult situat...ion seem almost painless and I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Judy | September 9, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very helpful advice

Very helpful advice. Antonio didn’t know me I called him out of the blue and he was able to answer pertinent questions that I had about working in Mexico. I wasn’t even a client but he treated me as if I was the most important person he was talking to that day. I’m so glad I made contact with him an...d that I know where I can go when I do need some help in his area of expertise.

Posted by Herb Chavers | August 30, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A Gentleman and a Scholar!

Antonio has so graciously answered NUMEROUS of my questions about my client's interest in real property and timeshares located in Mexico which has enabled me to provide better counsel to my clients.

Posted by ISAI | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

LIC. GASTELUM REVIEW

SOME YEARS AGO I HIRED MR GASTELUM FOR A BUSINESS THAT I WAS TRYING TO PUT TOGETHER WITH THE GOVERMENT OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS. MR GASTELUM WENT WITH ME TO A METTING WITH SOME OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS GOVERMENT OFFICIALS IN HONOLULU AND HIS COUNSELING WAS VERY IMPORTANT FOR MY FINAL DECISSION ABOUT W...HETHER TO GO AHEAD OR NOT WITH THAT BUSINESS. HE WAS VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD FOR SOME CONCEPTS I HAD NOT SEEN AS POTENTIAL CAUSES FOR FAILURE.

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Antonio Gastelum Treviño's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Muraca

International law lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Antonio is professional, knowledgeable and personable. He has graciously and promptly answered my questions regarding international issues. Always a pleasure"

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Jason Morris

Trusts lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Antonio provided a clear, concise legal opinion for a complex, cross-border matter. He acted promptly and was responsive to our specific needs. I highly recommend him for matters involving Mexican law."

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Adrian Talamantes

Business lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Antonio has a diverse set of skills, experiences and capabilities that make him a complete attorney in the areas of international estate planning and business transactions. He is dual-licensed (Mexico and Texas), fully bilingual, attentive to detail and well respected by his peers and colleagues."

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Maria Lopez-Gastelum

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Antonio is my partner and husband, as a lawyer he has an amazing knowledge and ability to create outside-the-box strategies to meet our client’s many different objectives. I am fortunate to work with him."

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Herbert Chavers

International law lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Antonio has so graciously answered NUMEROUS of my questions over several years about my client's interest in real property and timeshares located in Mexico which has enabled me to provide better counsel to my clients."

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Elizabeth Muraca

Estate planning lawyer

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Jason Morris

Trusts lawyer

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Herbert Chavers

Estate planning lawyer

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Adrian Talamantes

International law lawyer

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Maria Lopez-Gastelum

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Attorney Licensed in Mexico, Antonio Gastelum

Associations

2019 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2019 - Present

Instituto Latinoamericano de Empresas Familiares (ILAEF), Miami Chapter

Board Member

1987 - Present

Phi Delta Phi

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Created Trust Strategy for Foreign Investment in the U.S.

Created Multiple Foreign Trusts for Foreigners to Transfer Real Estate in U.S. and Avoid Estate Taxes

Created Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) for Foreign Couple for Premium Financing Purposes

Incorporated Multiple Off-Shore Companies for Holding Marine Vessels Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Drafterd Aircraft Dry-Lease and Financing Documents for Foreign Client to Purchase and Operate U.S. Registered Aircraft

Created Multiple Living Trusts, Wills, and Ancillary Documents for Foreign Resident-Aliens in the U.S.

Created Multiple Dynasty Trusts for Foreign Clients to Hold Assets World-Wide and Avoid Estate Taxes in the U.S.

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Education

1995

University of San Diego School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1989

Universidad de Monterrey School of Law

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2018

Latin Private Wealth Management Summit

Migración de Activos a Estados Unidos – Evaluando el proceso y los pasos para lograr inversiones exitosas en Estados Unidos

2016

Latin Private Wealth Management Summit

La Preparación para Invertir en Los Estados Unidos: Pasos para proteger las inversiones en EEUU, impuestos de sucesión, estrategias distintas para cada cliente

2014

Latin Private Wealth Management Summit

Legal Structures and Tax Implications – Addressing current regulations in the region and creating strategies to enhance financial decisions

2013

Latin Private Wealth Management Summit

Control Jurisdiccional – Analizando la Importancia de la Evaluación de la Jurisdicción en la Preservación de la Riqueza

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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