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Frances Bennett is a Board Certified specialist in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, with a distinguished practice focused on estate planning, tax planning, and probate administration. She advises clients on a wide range of matters, including wills and trusts, fiduciary litigation, marital property agreements, and private business planning. Her work often involves sophisticated planning techniques such as grantor retained annuity trusts and business succession strategies.
Before earning her J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1992, Frances was a successful entrepreneur in the specialty foods industry. Her legal career includes clerkships in various state and appellate courts, including the Texas Supreme Court, and she previously served as Chair of the Estate and Inheritance Tax Committee of the State Bar of Texas.
Beyond her legal work, Frances is deeply involved in her community. She actively supports philanthropic initiatives and the arts, contributing her time to organizations such as the Mamma Jamma Ride for Breast Cancer, the Austin Theatre Alliance, and the Zachary Scott Theater, where she has held several leadership roles.
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
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7800 North Mopac, Ste 200, Austin, TX, 78759
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Posted by Stephanie | January 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Trudy | August 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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
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...
Posted by Anne | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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.
"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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2016
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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
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
2008 - Present
Austin Tax Study GroupMember
2008 - Present
Austin Theatre Alliance - Paramount and State TheatresPresident - Board of Directors
1997 - Present
Estate Planning and Probate Section, Austin Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Real Estate Probate & Trust Law Section, State Bar of TexasMember
1992 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2006
State Bar of Texas, Taxation Section, Estate and Inheritance Tax CommitteeChair
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Key Provisions in Wills and Trusts that Can Make or Break You
2011
Real Estate, Oil and Gas and Estate Planning
2011
How to Prepare for the Estate Planning Specialization Exam
2010
Estate Planning for Blended Families
2009
Special Assets and Special Gifts
2008
Basic Estate Planning
2012