Our Team of Professionals
“We have an amazing Team at the Marquardt Law Firm. Each of them is driven to make sure that each of our clients has the best possible representation! Our clients truly become like a family member that we struggle for, cry over, and laugh with.” – Pat Petty Todd A. Marquardt CEO and Managing Attorney Todd built […]
Meet Todd Marquardt
In August 2019, the Texas chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) appointed Todd Marquardt to the board of directors. The purpose of the board is to provide continuing education on current topics and issues. Thursday, August 31, 2017 (SAN ANTONIO, TX) MARTINDALE-HUBBELL CONGRATULATES TODD ALAN MARQUARDT AS AN AV PREEMINENT PEER […]
Definitions
Charitable Remainder Trust:A charitable remainder trust, in general terms, is a trust created for the initial benefit of either the person creating the trust, or another person or persons, and for the subsequent benefit of one or more charities. The idea is to give away property to a charitable trust, retain an interest in the […]
Consumer Seminar Series
Here are several workshops or seminars that I can provide to groups of your clients. These seminars can be taught in a small group, large conference format, and can even be presented via webinar for clients that may have difficulty coming to the event. Hidden Risks – Avoiding Common Estate Planning Mistakes Attendees of this […]
Legal Fees
It is important both the attorney and client establish rapport and mutually agree on the next steps. At Marquardt Law, we want to meet you first either in person or via the phone to discuss your case or needs. This assures you of a no-obligation introduction and supports our Unwavering Client Standards. This is your […]
3 Big Reasons You Should Have Started Protecting Your Assets Already
“What Could Go Wrong? I Don’t Have Creditors.” Many business owners and successful heads of household tell me that they don’t need to protect assets because they aren’t millionnaires. They say, “I pay my bills,” “I don’t have creditors,” and “I treat my employees and customers right.” I feel blessed to work with such good […]
Do I need guardianship over my ailing family member?
Texas courts and judges require good reasons for granting guardianship. Common reasons for calling to meet with a guardianship attorney are: Seniors come to us, often brought by their children or children-in-law, when mental incapacity has set in, and although they appear to have willing and able family members who can take care of them, […]
Simpsons Probate
Despite the popular myth, time does pass in Springfield. Unlike the show would have you believe, days pass into years like any other place. This fact is particularly troublesome to a household such as the Simpsons’. A household headed by man whose idea of sound investing is placing the entire family savings into pumpkins. A […]
Independent Administration without Will
1. Must prove who the “heirs” are 2. You must have evidence including testimony from disinterested witnesses about who the relatives are 3. The court will determine heirship with the help of an attorney to represent “unknown heirs” 4. All heirs must agree who the administrator should be 5. Ask court to approve for administrator […]
Independent Administration with a Will
The probate process is primarily a method of changing title from the deceased to the person or persons who inherit the property. Some assets require probate, such as real estate and bank accounts held only in the name of the deceased, while others do not, such as life insurance policies or retirement plans payable directly […]