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Kathleen T. Whitehead

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Avvo Rating9.2
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Licensed for 30 years
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About Kathleen

Kathleen T. Whitehead is a certified elder law attorney* and Texas guardianship and probate lawyer in San Antonio. Her practice emphasizes elder law issues like minor and adult guardianship, medicaid planning, probate and estate planning, trusts, wills, powers of attorney and health care directives (living wills).

In her law practice, Ms. Whitehead helps seniors, care givers and families to plan for their current and future legal and personal needs. She expands traditional estate planning to include planning for life issues surrounding aging.

Ms. Whitehead also offers help with:
• Guardianships
• Probate
• Trusts
• Wills
• Powers of Attorney
• Health Care Directives (Living Wills)
• Life Care Planning

Practice areas

Estate planningProbateGuardianship
  1. Guardianship: 60%

    29 years

  2. Probate: 20%

    29 years

  3. Estate planning: 20%

    Including Special Needs Trusts

    9 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

3004 Nacogdoches Rd
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K.T Whitedhead

3004 Nacogdoches Rd
San Antonio, TX, 78217

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 199012/05/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Certified Elderlaw AttorneyNational Elder Law FoundationN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw Office of K.T. Whitehead1992 - 2012
Communications and DevelopmentMorningside Ministries1987 - 1991
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Elder Law FoundationBoard Member2007 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysBoard Member2006 - 2010
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
American Bar AssociationCapacity Standards2011
State Bar of TexasTexas Legal Standards and Guardianship2006
State Bar of TexasBuyer Beware: Assisted Living2004
State Bar of TexasGuardianship Case Law Update2003
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Lewis and Clark College - Northwestern School of LawN/A1984
Lewis and Clark CollegeBS - Bachelor of Science1978
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
American Bar AssociationCapacity2011

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I have referred clients to Kathleen T. Whitehead, and worked with her or consulted her, on numerous occasions regarding guardianship and probate cases. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a great command not only of the law but also of the solutions to practical problems arising in management of both personal and financial issues.

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Stephen Spano, Elder law Attorney on Aug 25, 2013
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worried with Kathleen for many years and served on the Board of Directors of the National Elder Law Foundation with her. She is Nationally recognized for her guardianship and elder law expertise and is a compassionate and zealous advocate who is an amazing advocate.

Catherine Seal, Elder law Attorney on Jan 28, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Kathleen Whitehead and I have worked together as members of the Steering Committee for the Guardianship and Conservatorship Section of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys for several years. I have worked with Ms. Whitehead on legislation and on continuing education for attorneys. She is extremely knowledgeable in the field of Elder Law.

Marilyn Miller, Guardianship Attorney on Jan 23, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have worked with Kathleen in several matters over the years and have consistently found her to be knowledgeable and an effective advocate for her clients. I highly endorse her.