The Law Office of James Tittle is conveniently located in League City at the intersection of 518 and Landing Boulevard.  Our lawyers offer a wide range of legal services and are happy to review any type of legal issue you may be facing. If you have been injured in an auto/car accident; if you have been sustained serious bodily injury as a result of someone’s negligence; if you need to probate a loved one’s Will; if you need assistance with Estate Planning by drafting a Will and/or Power of Attorney documents; if you are looking at serious criminal charges like a DWI (i.e. Driving While Intoxicated); or even if you are facing something as simple as a traffic ticket, our lawyers can represent you and help you achieve the best results possible. Contact us today at (281) 814-5323 or submit a message through our website.

Our lawyers offer a wide range of services related to Texas Probate, Estate Planning (i.e. Wills / Trusts / Power of Attorneys) and Personal Injury (i.e. Car Accidents / Auto Accidents / Serious Bodily Injury). We understand that most people are not familiar with the legal system, and we want to help you navigate whatever your issues may be to ensure the best possible outcome. If you need legal assistance please feel free to call our office any time. Call or email today!

Estate Planning:

It is never too early to put a Will or other estate planning device in place, but unfortunately it can be too late.  If you pass away without a Will in Texas, the laws of intestate succession will determine who your heirs are and where your assets will be distributed. While these intestate succession laws provide a legal mechanism for the distribution your assets, your property may not be distributed the way you would choose.  Our lawyers can help you put all of your wishes in writing so you can have valuable peace of mind.  Our attorneys can draft your Will, Transfer on Death Deeds, Medical Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Directives to Physicians, General Financial Power of Attorney, Statutory Durable General Power of Attorney, or any other Estate Planning forms you may need, and we will help you to plan for every conceivable outcome.  Most Wills can be completed in as little as one day. We offer free phone consultations and we will provide you with a no obligation quote to fit your specific needs.

If you have minor children to plan for, we would suggest adding a Contingent Trust to your Will. A Contingent Trust establishes a trust to care for any assets a minor child would receive through the probate process until the child reaches a specified age (i.e. 25 years old). These trusts are contingent on your child’s age. A minor child is generally not capable of handling assets for their own benefit, so it may be necessary to put this Contingent Trust in place so that a Trustee is able to manage these assets for your child’s benefit. Once your child reaches an age that you feel is appropriate, the trust is liquidated, and the assets pass to your child only when you think they would be ready to manage the assets on their own. Feel free to contact our office so that you can put in plan in place to fit your specific needs.

Our goal is to make this process as painless and cost effective as possible. We offer free consultations over the phone for Estate Planning. If you decide you would like to proceed, with any of the documents we’ll email you a Will questionnaire with straight forward pricing options. The goal is to complete your Estate documents before you arrive at our office, and then we’ll thoroughly review your Will and Power of Attorney documents with you one page at a time. Our lawyer will also answer any questions you have. Contact us today to get the process started.

Texas Probate Law:

Generally speaking, Probate describes the process of obtaining legal recognition of a Will so that the named Executor has the legal authority to execute the final wishes described in the Will. When a loved one passes away the named Executor is faced with the task of probating the Will. This process may seems daunting, but our lawyers have a comprehensive understanding of Texas Probate Law, and will guide you through the process as quickly and comfortably as possible.

There are multiple versions of probate in Texas: Independent Administration; Muniment of Title; Determination of Heirship; Heirship Affidavits; Small Estate Affidavits; and more. Each probate situation is unique, so there is no one size fits all when it comes to probate. Our goal is to help you select the option that solves all of your probate issues in the most cost effective way possible. In most cases the probate process starts by submitting an application to probate the Will. This application simply states what the goal of this specific probate is. The goal may be to have an executor appointed, transfer ownership of a home, or some combination of goals. After the application has been submitted there is a brief waiting period of less than two weeks. After this waiting period passes the lawyer will get a hearing date scheduled in the probate court. The goal of this probate hearing is to obtain a court order signed by the probate court judge legally recognizing the Will. Once the appropriate court orders are signed our client is authorized to take whatever next steps that are necessary to accomplish the specific goals of the probate process. In most cases, we must publish what is called a ‘notice to creditors’ in order to address any unpaid estate debts. The Executor is not personally responsible for any of these debts, if any. The final steps in the process are simply to notify all the beneficiaries in the Will and execute the instructions. Our lawyers will assist our client with obtaining an EIN number if it is necessary for the Executor to open an estate bank account. If you have received any checks or payments payable to the Estate, then those payments must be deposited into an Estate Account.

Many assets pass outside of probate. For example, if you have named a beneficiary on a bank account, life insurance, retirement account, etc., then those assets pass outside of probate. However, if there are accounts or checks payable to the Estate, then the assets must pass through probate. Our attorney will help you navigate this process to ensure you have the legal authority to resolve any estate issues that you may be faced with.

Hiring the right attorney can make this stressful and emotional experience more bearable.  There are several options available when going through the Texas probate process. Selecting the correct probate option is essential to completing the process. Our goal is to help you pick the most cost effective probate option that will solve all of your probate law issues. For example, if you simply need to clear title to real property, you can file a simple version of probate called a Muniment of Title. In some cases there may be funds under $75,000.00 of funds on deposit, and in that case you can file a Small Estate Affidavit. If the estate is a little more complex, you will likely need to go through a complete probate administration to have an Executor appointed to represent the estate.

Our attorneys know how difficult losing a loved one is, and we will do everything possible to make the probate process a stress free experience. We make this process as simple, cost effective, and stress free as possible. Our office handles probate cases in Galveston County, Harris County, Brazoria County, Montgomery County, and Fort Bend County. However, our office is also able to address probate issues in all of Texas. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us today and we will answer all of your questions.

Texas Guardianship Law:

If a child or loved one is not able to make informed decisions for themselves due to a developmental or medical condition, then it may be necessary to file for a guardianship. Once a child reaches adulthood (i.e. turns 18) the parents will likely encounter issues when trying to make important decisions for their children if they do not file an application to become the child’s guardian. The same is true for a parent or loved one that is affected by a mental condition, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s.  After the attorney has assisted you in becoming the guardian of your loved one, you will be able to continue making decisions on their behalf in order to ensure that all of their needs are met. Our lawyers would be happy to speak with anyone living in Galveston County, Brazoria County or Harris County about the guardianship process.

Personal Injury & Car Accident Attorney:

Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in a car wreck? Don’t be a victim twice.  You need an attorney that will fight to get you the recovery you are entitled to.  The sooner you engage an attorney the better your chances will be of getting the compensation you are legally entitled to receive. Injury victims that hire a lawyer almost always recover more money from the insurance company than they can get on their own.

We don’t get paid on your car accident claim unless you do. That is what motivates us to fight as hard as possible for you. Our sole priority when representing clients who were injured is to ensure that you receive the medical treatment you need; that your medical bills get paid; and that you get the recovery you deserve. We work with doctors all over Houston, League City, Galveston, Clear Lake, Friendswood and beyond to get you treated at no out-of-pocket cost. It is hard enough getting your life back in order after a car accident, so choose an attorney with experience that is results driven. If you have been seriously injured call us today!

Even if you do not have health insurance we will work with our medical partners to ensure you get the medical treatment needed after your injury. We have assisted clients that needed hip replacements; suffered from broken bones; required knee replacements; required back surgeries; pain relief injections; and much more. We work with all auto insurance and health insurance companies to maximize your recovery, and to pay off your outstanding medical bills at no out of pocket cost to you. We have represented clients facing all sorts of serious bodily injury. Let us get you the recovery you are entitled to.

We will provide you with the personalized representation you deserve. Do not let your injuries go untreated. Untreated injuries will not heal on their own, and it will let the at-fault party pay you less money. Do not let the at-fault driver off the hook. Do not let the insurance company bully you. Do not let them give you a low ball settlement offer. Let us assist you in obtaining the healthcare you need, and let us fight to get you every dollar we can!

The insurance companies want to settle your case for as little as possible. Insurance companies don’t stay in business by paying out fair settlement. Insurance adjusters do not care if you have unpaid medical bills, need physical therapy, or if debt collectors are calling you every day. Do not let the insurance company make you a victim twice. As soon as we begin representing you we will work tirelessly to get your medical bills paid and get you the compensation you deserve. It was not your fault that you were injured. If you were injured in a car accident or suffered from serious bodily injury call us today. Do not let the insurance companies push you around. Call us today and let us fight for you. There is no out of pocket cost! Call us today!

We have recovered well over $1,000,000.00 for our personal injury clients. A few examples of our recent settlements: USAA Insurance settlement of $150,000.00 (pain injections for lower back); AAA Insurance settlement of $100,000.00 (hip replacement); Geico Insurance settlement of $97,000.00 (knee surgery); Farmers Insurance settlement of $85,000.00 (back surgery); Farmers Insurance $100,000.00 (neck surgery); Geico Insurance settlement of $60,000.00 (pain injections); Geico Insurance settlement of $52,000.00 (pain injections); Progressive Insurance $30,000.00 for pain and suffering; Progressive Insurance settlement of $30,055.00; Progressive Insurance settlement of $30,000.00; Geico Insurance settlement $30,000.00; and the list goes on and on. Let us fight for you! Contact us today to get the representation you need and the money you deserve!

Texas Criminal Defense Attorney:

The lawyers at the Law Office of James Tittle will represent you on any type of criminal charges you may be facing in Galveston County, Harris County, Brazoria County, or Fort Bend County.

Whether you were charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Possession of Marijuana (POM), Theft, Assault, Assault Family Violence, or any other type of Texas criminal charge, our attorneys will thoroughly review your case and guide you through this frightening experience.  We will give you the experience you need and the service your deserve.

Once of the most common reasons a person may be placed under arrest is for Driving While Intoxicated (i.e. DWI). However, many counties have now implemented diversion programs to dismiss a first-time DWI. Don’t let a DWI ruin your record. Contact us today to see if your case is eligible for a dismissal. If your case is dismissed you may also qualify for an expunction. An expunction of your charges will prevent the charges from showing up on your background searches. Don’t let a one time mistake ruin your future job prospects. Contact us today and let us help you through this process.

Our goal is to help you feel comfortable with your legal counsel and representation, and have a successful outcome. Let our knowledgeable team take care of you and help you avoid unnecessary penalties and undue stress. Contact us today for a free evaluation of your case.

Traffic Tickets, Citations, & Violations. We Represent both Commercial License (CDL) or Regular Class C License Tickets. (submit message online for price quote):

Our lawyers can assist you in taking care of traffic tickets, citations or moving violations in all the courts around League City, Friendswood, Kemah, Pearland, Webster, Texas City, Santa Fe, Dickinson, Galveston, or Houston. Our lawyers also handle commercial driver license (CDL) tickets as well. We can usually take care of your tickets or citations without you ever showing up to court. Even if you have a warrant for your arrest because you failed to appear at your scheduled court date, we can help clear the warrant and get a new court date. Our attorneys will file an attorney bond with the court, get a new court date set, and keep the charges off of your driving record.

Our attorney’s goals are to reduce your traffic fines; keep “points” off of your Drivers License to prevent annual surcharges, keep your insurance rates down, and save you time by showing up to court so you don’t have to. Do not just pay the traffic fines and court costs, hire an attorney that will help you get the best deal possible. We are here to help and will provide you with a professional and friendly legal experience to reduce stress and protect you from unnecessary penalties.

Send us a message containing the type of violation, whether or not a warrant has been issued, the location of the court, and our office will quickly respond with a no obligation price quote.