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Gately & Morris, P.C.
Attorneys at LawPrincipal office: San Antonio, Texas
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In the difficult time following the passing of a loved one, the probate process can cause additional stress. Our attorneys can help you navigate this process with the experience and understanding that gives you peace of mind.
We value your commitment to serve the community, and we would love to come along side your organization. Let us make sure all of the legal affairs are in order so you can get back to the people you serve.
A well-crafted estate plan can be one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. Preparing for difficult life events can spare those left behind avoidable challenges and financial costs. Our attorneys make the options and process clear.
Whether your business is new, growing, or in transition, being on sound legal ground is vital. We represent a wide variety of small to mid-sized businesses in a variety of planning, operational, and transactional matters.
Starting a new business or organization is an important investment, and it is essential to build upon a solid foundation. Let us get you started with the structure and information to give you confidence for the long run.
San Antonio, Texas
The attorneys of Gately & Morris, P.C. are experienced in a wide range of business planning and operation matters. Whether your business is new, growing, or in transition, being on sound legal ground is vital. We represent many small and mid-sized businesses and non-profits in many different industries.
Our services include:
· Employment Matters
· Employee Handbooks and Policy Manuals
· Employment Contracts
· Noncompete Agreements
· “Phantom Stock” or “Appreciation Rights” Arrangements
· Hiring and Termination Issues
· General Contracts
· Lease drafting and review
· Real Property Transfers
· Sales of Businesses
· Purchases of Businesses
· Franchise Agreements
· Business Succession Planning
· Stock Redemption Agreements
· Cross Purchase Agreements
Starting a new business or organization is an important investment, and it is essential to get started with a solid foundation. Let us get you started with the structure and information to give you confidence for the long run. Bring us your questions about business structure, employment law, leases, and more!
Our attorneys work with many churches and non-profit organizations, and have extensive familiarity with their unique challenges. We can help simplify the formation process for your organization and give you the information you need to move forward. We’ll get you started strong so you can get back to focusing on the people you serve.
We assist in the formation of various entities, including:
· Corporations
· Limited Liability Companies
· Limited Partnerships
· Limited Liability Partnerships
· Professional Associations
· Professional Corporations
· Professional Limited Liability Companies
· Professional Limited Liability Partnerships
· Nonprofit Corporations
· Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations
· Churches
The death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. To make matters worse, probate (the legal process of administering an estate in court) can cause additional stress. In this difficult time, it is important to have experienced legal counsel to assist you with this process. Our attorneys can help you navigate this process with the experience and understanding that gives you peace of mind. Contact our office so we can discuss the options you may have for probate.
The attorneys of Gately & Morris, P.C. are experienced in the following probate and estate administration matters:
· Probate of Last Will & Testament (Letters Testamentary)
· Probate of Estate where there is no will (Estate Administration)
· Muniment of Title
· Affidavit of Heirship
· Small Estate Affidavit
· Trustee Representation
· Executor / Administrator Representation
· Beneficiary Representation
· Transfer of Real Estate, Vehicles, Bank Accounts and other property
A well-crafted estate plan can be one of the most important gifts you can give your family. Estate planning is simply planning for major life events such as death, disability or incapacity. Unfortunately, most people fail to make a plan or wait until it is too late. Often, this results in additional stress and increased financial costs for your family. While no one enjoys thinking about death, disability or incapacity, our goal is to make this process as straight forward and simple as possible so that you can concentrate on the more important aspects of life.
An estate plan may include many of the following documents:
· Last Will & Testament
· Testamentary Trusts for Minors
· Supplemental Needs Trusts (Special Needs Trusts)
· Tax Planned Trusts
· Revocable Trusts
· Irrevocable Trusts
· Durable Power of Attorney
· Medical Power of Attorney (Living Will)
· Advanced Directive to Physicians and Family Surrogates
· Declaration of Guardian for Children
· Declaration of Guardian for You
· Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
· Grantor Trusts
Our firm is dedicated to serving those who are investing their valuable time and resources into their communities. We value your commitment to serve and we would love to come along side your organization to help make your vision a reality. Let us make sure all of the legal affairs are in order so you can get back to the people you serve. We provide a variety of services to churches, schools, and community organizations including:
Formation
Assumed Names
Employment Agreements
Employment Handbooks
Policy Manuals
Lease Agreements
Rabbi Trusts
Conflict of Interest Policies
The attorneys of Gately & Morris, P.C. are experienced in a wide range of business planning and operation matters. We represent many small and mid-sized businesses and non-profits in many different industries.
The attorneys of Gately & Morris, P.C. (S. Jeffrey Gately & David L. Morris) are experienced in a wide variety of business, estate planning and probate matters. Contact our office to schedule a consultation.
Our support staff (Brianna Pradia & Amy Morris) are happy to assist you with administrative matters such as scheduling a meeting or paying a bill.
Jeff Gately has practiced law in San Antonio since 1992, focusing on start-ups and small businesses. Although he has lived several places, he considers the San Antonio area home.
He is married to his high school sweetheart, Kathleen, and they live in the Texas Hill Country where they continue to raise their four boys, some of whom have now grown into adulthood and have left the “nest.”
The whole family is active in competitive robotics as Jeff assists Kathleen with coaching multiple teams.
David L. Morris is an estate planning and probate attorney who has practiced law in his hometown of San Antonio since 2007. He works with families and small to mid-sized businesses to help them establish an estate plan that fits their unique needs and goals. He is a member of the Texas and San Antonio Bar Associations as well as the San Antonio Estate Planner’s Council. David is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, a recognition given to lawyers who attend at least twice the Continuing Legal Education required by the State Bar of Texas.
David and his wife, Amy, enjoy road trips and exploring the great state of Texas. At home, David stays busy playing volleyball with his daughter and lightsabers with his son. David and his family are active members at Oak Hills Church, where he volunteers in the adoption, youth and men’s ministries. David and his wife have a heart for adoption and the Chinese community. Both serve on boards of adoption ministries and teach English and bible classes to those in the San Antonio Chinese community. A sports fan, David loves cheering on the Spurs, UTSA Roadrunners, Astros, and Rangers.
Let us know how we can help you and we will set an appointment at your earliest convenience.
Reach out to us during our business hours or email us direct.
Our hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, or by appointment