OUR PRACTICES

Estate planning

Estate Planning is important, and the firm recognizes that an individual’s wills, trusts, and various ancillary documents are but one component of an overall Estate Plan.

Real estate law

The firm can prepare deeds, real estate contracts, residential lease agreements, commercial lease agreements, promissory notes, and other documents necessary.

Business Law

Risk is inherent in almost any endeavor, but with forethought and informed advice, many risks can be greatly reduced or avoided altogether.

Entity formation

The Reid Firm assists businesses and individuals in the creation of a variety of entities including Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Non-Profits, and various partnerships, leading clients to business success.

Municipal Law

The firm has over 20 years of experience representing local municipalities. Steve served on the Granbury City council for 13 years and has represented several cities in the surrounding area as City Attorney.

ESTATE PLANNING

The Reid Firm offers several probate and estate planning services. Having specialized in estate planning in law school, Samuel has drafted various custom wills and trusts for The Reid Firm. In addition, Steve has had the opportunity to assist clients, with both modest and sizable estates, to ensure that their property will ultimately be distributed according to their wishes. Specifically, The Reid Firm has drafted wills, trust documents, and ancillary documents such as statutory durable powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, and HIPAA releases in helping their clients with their long-range plans.

Estate Planning is important, and the firm recognizes that an individual’s wills, trusts, and various ancillary documents are but one component of an overall Estate Plan. With this principle in mind, the firm is pleased to work with a client’s financial planners and accountants to ensure that the client’s overarching estate plan objectives are effectively achieved.

The Reid Firm is also able to represent personal representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors in any necessary probate proceedings.

REAL ESTATE LAW

The Reid Firm can assist businesses and individuals in real estate disputes, and with many real estate transactions.  While in private practice, Steve has advised landlords and property owners’ associations regarding a variety of real estate concerns.

The Reid Firm is also able to assist its clients in drafting a number of real estate documents. Specifically, the firm can prepare deeds, real estate contracts, residential lease agreements, commercial lease agreements, promissory notes, and other documents that may be necessary to transfer real property or to finance its acquisition.

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BUSINESS LAW

The Reid Firm offers a variety of business-related services. Whether you are launching a new venture, or want to address the concerns of an already-established business, The Reid Firm can provide valuable assistance. Risk is inherent in almost any endeavor, but with forethought and informed advice, many risks can be greatly reduced or avoided altogether. Steve and Samuel have experience drafting corporate documents, employment agreements, credit agreements, contracts for goods, contracts for services, asset sell agreements and otherwise advising individuals and businesses with respect to their compliance and liability concerns.

ENTITY FORMATION

The Reid Firm assists businesses and individuals in the creation of a variety of entities including Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Non-Profits, and various partnerships. Steve’s 30- year tenure in this area has led many clients to business success. Whether you are an entrepreneur or seeking to start a non-profit, The Reid Firm believes that each client has unique needs when it comes to entity creation. A thorough evaluation of these needs is conducted to ensure that The Reid Firm forms and customizes the most appropriate entity for each client.

Municipal Law

The Reid Firm has over 20 years of experience representing local municipalities. Steve served on the Granbury City council for 13 years and has represented several cities in the surrounding area as City Attorney. The Reid Firm currently represents the City of Cresson and has represented it since 2001 when Steve assisted it with its incorporation.