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
29 years
29 years
Including Special Needs Trusts
9 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1990 | 12/05/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Certified Elderlaw Attorney | National Elder Law Foundation | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of K.T. Whitehead | 1992 - 2012 |
Communications and Development | Morningside Ministries | 1987 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Elder Law Foundation | Board Member | 2007 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Board Member | 2006 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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American Bar Association | Capacity Standards | 2011 |
State Bar of Texas | Texas Legal Standards and Guardianship | 2006 |
State Bar of Texas | Buyer Beware: Assisted Living | 2004 |
State Bar of Texas | Guardianship Case Law Update | 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Lewis and Clark College - Northwestern School of Law | N/A | 1984 |
Lewis and Clark College | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1978 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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American Bar Association | Capacity | 2011 |
Posted by Laird
Tue Jan 24 2012
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.