Michael Tibbets | Houston Estate Lawyer
Michael R. Tibbets
Estate, Commercial Leasing, Wills & Probate, Business Organization, Gift Taxation, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Franchising, Insurance
- Law Office: De Lange Hudspeth Mcconnell & Tibbets LLP
- Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D. 1975
- Status: In Good Standing
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AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Estate Planning; Probate of Wills; Administration of Estates; Drafting Wills; Drafting Trusts; Administration of Trusts; Elder Law; Asset Protection Planning; Business Succession Planning; Probate and Trust Related Litigation
Michael R. Tibbets joined the firm in 1975. He has been Board Certified in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1981. He has assisted hundreds of our clients with their estate planning. His practice covers the traditional areas of drafting wills and trusts as well as more advanced estate planning through techniques such as irrevocable life insurance trusts and family limited partnerships. His practice frequently encompasses the related areas of asset protection, elder law issues and family business succession planning. He has helped the personal representatives of more than 500 estates with probating their loved one's will and administering and distributing the estate.
Mr. Tibbets is a past Chairperson of the Houston Bar Association Probate Section and is a Past President of the Houston Estate and Financial Forum.
He received his B.A. cum laude from Rice University in 1970 and his J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law in 1975. While in law school he was a member of the Order of the Coif. He spent two years as a Second and First Lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1972.
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partner | De Lange Hudspeth Mcconnell & Tibbets LLP | Houston, TX | Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas School of Law | J.D. | Law School | 1975 |
| Rice University | Bachelors | Political Science and Government | 1970 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1975 |
Associations
- Houston Bar Association | Probate Section | Chairperson | 1987 - 1988
Houston Estate & Financial Forum | Chairperson Elect (2002) | 1996 - 2002
State Bar of Texas | Grievance Committee | 1993 - 1999
State Bar of Texas | Chairman | Grievance Committee | 1995 - 1999
Honors & Awards
- Houston Bar Foundation-Best Legal Article in the Houston Lawyer (Hon. Mention)
Cases
Luker v. Youngmeyer 2000
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Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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| Verified Credentials | Date Verified |
|---|---|
| (1975) Licensed as Attorney in Texas. Verified with Texas State Bar. | September 16, 2020 |
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