Bauman & Smith, PLLC is a distinguished law firm specializing in estate planning, elder law, and business law, with a strong focus on protecting family legacies. With decades of combined experience, the firm stands out for its compassionate, family-oriented approach and deep expertise in complex areas like special needs trusts and long-term care planning.
The firm is committed to treating every client as if they were part of their own family, offering personalized guidance and advocacy across a wide range of legal needs. Their attorneys are highly credentialed, including a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), and bring extensive experience in wealth preservation, business succession, and probate matters, serving individuals, families, and business owners throughout Texas.
Services Offered
- Elder law
- Estate planning
- Probate
- Business law
- Special needs trusts
- Trusts, estates, and probate law
- Advance directives
- Business successions and corporate structuring
- Partnerships
- Limited liability companies
- End-of-life planning
- Living wills
- Estate administration and planning
- Estate planning for parents of children with special needs
- Guardianships
- Long-term care planning
- Medical powers of attorney
- Nursing home rights
- Preserving assets from estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes
- Business transactional law
- Certified mediation
- Real estate law
The firm serves clients across Texas, with a primary office in Tyler, and its attorneys are admitted to practice in all Texas state courts as well as multiple U.S. District Courts. They are active members of professional organizations including the State Bar of Texas, East Texas Estate Planning Council, and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
