Estate Planning
Mr. Hanks is sensitive to the needs of his estate planning clients, with the strong desire that they have a full understanding of the possibilities of what could happen. Much like the old Mr. Goodwrench commercial says, "You can pay me now or pay me later." It is far less expensive to address an opportunity before it becomes an issue. Estate planning documents to be considered by clients include wills, property management powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, living wills, declarations of guardians, HIPPA authorizations, living trusts, family limited partnerships and other sophisticated estate planning documents. Mr. Hanks’ philosophy is for clients to understand and comprehend the documents they intend to sign before arriving for the signing conference.

Trusts
Trusts (whether living trusts or otherwise) do not meet the needs, desires and requirements of every client. When appropriate, he will advise clients as to the types of trusts which could suit a particular purpose and draft them accordingly.

Probate
Mr. Hanks is sensitive to what is in the client’s best interest. Mr. Hank’s philosophy is to find the best solution for the client for the best possible price. We are all colored by our experiences. He seeks ways to make the probate process as easy for his clients as possible.

Jackson Hanks is board certified in Real Estate Law.

Farm & Ranch
Mr. Hanks is familiar with the numerous issues which can arise in a farm & ranch transaction with each property being unique. Issues to be concerned with relate to fences, boundaries, oil and gas reservations, water rights, merchantable title, easements, ad valorem taxation covenants and restrictions which affect the property.

Residential Real Estate
Mr. Hanks is well versed in the issues pertaining to residential real estate law, having represented both buyers and sellers.

Commercial Real Estate
Mr. Hanks has handled numerous complex commercial transactions during his 28 years of practicing law.

Oil & Gas
For many years, Mr. Hanks has represented clients in the oil and gas field including property owners (lessors), operators and drilling contractors. Mr. Hanks uses extensive addendums to oil & gas leases and has created his own oil and gas lease form for use with appropriate clients and properties. Over the years, Mr. Hanks has rendered numerous drill site and division order title opinions. He is independent and not on retainer with any company.

General Business
There are numerous types of businesses requiring representation which for the purpose of this website are categorized under the heading of general business. Ranging from partnerships to sole proprietorships, general business issues of a transactional nature are a forte’ of Jackson Hanks, P.C.

Corporations
“Corporations are linear, left brained creatures which have easily distinguishable pigeon holes” says Mr. Hanks. They are highly structured and are best maintained yearly. One of the primary purposes corporations serve is for liability protection.

Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
“An LLC is a relative new entity under Texas law. They are the right brain opposite of corporations in many ways” says Hanks. LLCs require sophisticated understanding of client's desires and wishes as entities can be formed and structured in significant and various ways.

Income Tax Law
Mr. Hanks does not render income tax advice to any client, referring them to certified public accountants and tax lawyers of the client’s choosing.

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