Frances H. Bennett

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Frances H. Bennett

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Litigation

7800 North Mopac, Ste 200, Austin, TX

About Frances

Biography

Frances Bennett's practice includes all aspects of estate planning, wills and trusts and probate.

Frances Bennett is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate and a named Texas Super Lawyer.

Frances Bennett is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate and a named Texas Super Lawyer.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

50%
Probate 30%

30%
Litigation 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 33 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1992

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Brink Bennett Flaherty Golden pllc

7800 North Mopac, Ste 200, Austin, TX, 78759

brinkbennett.com/attorney/bennett-frances/

Frances H. Bennett's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stephanie | January 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney of all time

Frances Bennett saved my family's estate from a corrupt financial advisor that was taking advantage of my grieving mother after my father passed. Her intuition and expertise coupled with compassion and care caught the disservice he was doing and set us on the right path with a new trust advisor that ...has since doubled her investment accounts. Frances also expertly handled my estate planning and prenup that protected me personally. Not only does Frances have decades of expertise in complex Estate Planning, she also has an unique ability, or 'sixth sense' as I would call it, to form valuable relationships with her clients and help them in ways normal attorneys do not. She educated my mother and I on estate planning and probate and assisted us every step of the way during a very difficult time. She is compassionate and truly cares about each of her clients.

Posted by Trudy | August 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Surpassed My Expectations

I highly recommend Frances Bennett. She surpassed my expectations with her strong knowledge and effectiveness. Friendly and easy to communicate with I appreciate her promptness with my estate plan. A true professional in her field.

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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Frances is an exceptional, kind, thoughtful and strategic estate attorney.

In just over 18 years, Frances skillfully documented multiple estate plans recognizing changes in laws and life situations. As a same gender couple, before and after the legalization of same-gender marriage, Frances compassionately worked with us to protect our child and family. Frances is highly c...ompetent, thoughtful, friendly, open-minded, supportive and smart. We are grateful to Frances and her firm of professionals and highly recommend her services.

Posted by Anne | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent experience

Frances has helped our family with very complicated estate planning. Our meetings have run smoothly and been productive because of her expertise. She patiently explains the contents of every document and answers all our questions. We have worked with Frances for 10 years and have great confidence in ...her.

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Job

She helped us update our will and set up Power of Attorney explaining each document throughout the process. We are very pleased and will recommend her to friends and family.

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Frances H. Bennett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Jones

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lance Sharp

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Frances Bennett is one of the most outstanding lawyers in her field both in Austin and in Texas. I have observed her in joint cases and with referrals. I have also seen her diligence in representation of and planning for her clients. In over 20 years of practice, I have rarely seen such a competent attorney who also clearly cares for her clients, their problems and in finding the proper solutions for them. She does not use forms, but tailors client's documents based upon each client's circumstances and family dynamics. All of the clients that I have referred to her are highly complimentary about their experience with Frances and her work for them. I would not trust anyone else for estate planning for myself or my clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Best Lawyer, Trusts and Estates 2012, Texas' Best Lawyers

2009

Board Certified - Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Bennett Flaherty PLLC

1997 - 2008

, Bennett Smith, PC

1996 - 1996

Law Clerk, Hon. Ricardo Hinojosa, Southern District of Texas, United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Mcallen Division

1996 - 1997

, Smith Moore & Associates

1992 - 1996

Law Clerk, Hon. Homer Thornberry, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

1991 - 1991

Intern - Justice Jack Hightower, Texas Supreme Court

Associations

2008 - Present

Austin Tax Study Group

Member

2008 - Present

Austin Theatre Alliance - Paramount and State Theatres

President - Board of Directors

1997 - Present

Estate Planning and Probate Section, Austin Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Real Estate Probate & Trust Law Section, State Bar of Texas

Member

1992 - Present

Austin Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2006

State Bar of Texas, Taxation Section, Estate and Inheritance Tax Committee

Chair

Education

1992

St. Mary's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Texas at Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Intermediate Estate Planning, June 2012

Key Provisions in Wills and Trusts that Can Make or Break You

2011

Advanced Family Law

Real Estate, Oil and Gas and Estate Planning

2011

Advanced Estate Planning and Probate

How to Prepare for the Estate Planning Specialization Exam

2010

Blending Families, Lifestyles, and Assets

Estate Planning for Blended Families

2009

Smart Planning for Smart Women

Special Assets and Special Gifts

2008

Smart Planning for Smart Women

Basic Estate Planning

Publications

2012

Advanced Estate Planning and Probate State Bar of Texas
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