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John B. Henry, III

Law Office of John B. Henry, III, PLLC

John B. Henry, III

Law Office of John B. Henry, III, PLLC

John B. Henry, III

Law Office of John B. Henry, III, PLLC

Mr. Henry is managing attorney of the Law Office of John B. Henry, III, PLLC.  He is a native of Texas, and with nearly a decade of experience, he brings his perspective and experience to represent his client with the knowledge and care their matters deserve. Mr. Henry practices throughout Texas, including Harris County, Dallas County, Rockwall County, Jefferson County, Montgomery County, Galveston County, Fort Bend County and the surrounding counties. 

His practice focuses on guardianship, special needs trusts, probate and estate administration, estate planning, and elder law, involving simple to complex and modest to high net worth estates in uncontested and litigated matters. Mr. Henry's experience with these areas of law include work in the non-profit arena where he continues to devote his volunteer time to increasing access to justice for low-income Texans.

Providing a skilled level of care and attention to his clients' cases are of primary importance to his practice. Whether representing clients who must navigate the emotional and complex arena of guardianship, establishing a trust for asset management and preservation, navigating the complex world of Medicaid eligibility or clients who need a skilled professional to represent them with a probate matter in Houston, Dallas, Rockwall, Sugar Land, Beaumont, or surrounding cities, Mr. Henry provides legal services to clients who are seeking professional legal assistance and guidance.

Firm Description

John B. Henry, III, practices law throughout the state of Texas. Mr. Henry represents his clients with the knowledge and care they deserve. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and serves on the board of directors for the Texas Chapter of NAELA. Mr. Henry is 1 of less than 50 attorneys out of the over 100,000 attorneys licensed in Texas that is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), which is certified by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) and recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Our firm's services are committed to the areas of guardianship, elder law, probate and estate administration, special needs trusts, estate planning and adoption. With our focus on these areas, our team is able to provide skilled, cost-conscious legal services and care to our clients through often difficult, complex and emotional matters throughout the state of Texas in a client-focused practice. 

Whether securing a guardianship to support the needs of a loved one, providing guidance through the many alternatives that exist in probate and estate administration, or crafting an estate plan that meets your wishes and needs, contact us to assist you with achieving your elder law, special needs trust, guardianship, probate, adoption, and estate planning needs and goals.

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Tuesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

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Bellaire, TX 77401

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Rockwall, TX 75087

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How to Qualify for Medicaid

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Distinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.

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Grandchildren

Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.

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Guardianship/Conservatorship

Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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Health Care Decisions

We need to plan for the possibility that we will become unable to make our own medical decisions. This may take the form of a health care proxy, a medical directive, a living will, or a combination of these.

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Estate Planning

Distinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.

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Grandchildren

Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.

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Guardianship/Conservatorship

Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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Health Care Decisions

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Long-Term Care Insurance

Understand the ins and outs of insurance to cover the high cost of nursing home care, including when to buy it, how much to buy, and which spouse should get the coverage.

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Medicare

Learn who qualifies for Medicare, what the program covers, all about Medicare Advantage, and how to supplement Medicare’s coverage.

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Retirement Planning

We explain the five phases of retirement planning, the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA, types of investments, asset diversification, the required minimum distribution rules, and more.

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Senior Living

Find out how to choose a nursing home or assisted living facility, when to fight a discharge, the rights of nursing home residents, all about reverse mortgages, and more.

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Social Security

Get a solid grounding in Social Security, including who is eligible, how to apply, spousal benefits, the taxation of benefits, how work affects payments, and SSDI and SSI.

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Special Needs Planning

Learn how a special needs trust can preserve assets for a person with disabilities without jeopardizing Medicaid and SSI, and how to plan for when caregivers are gone.

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Veterans Benefits

Explore benefits for older veterans, including the VA’s disability pension benefit, aid and attendance, and long-term care coverage for veterans and surviving spouses.

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