Probate CAN be avoided. Learn how with JMD's free book.

Having a Will guarantees you will have to go to probate court before any benefits are distributed to heirs. Avoiding probate will save your family time, money, and headaches and Mr. Dickerson wrote the book on it.

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Estate Planning Solutions

for South Texas

The J.M. Dickerson Law Firm in Laredo, TX, offers estate planning, domestic and international business formation and maintenance, as well as fee attorney and real estate transaction deed services.


Attorney Joseph Michael Dickerson and his team of professionals deliver legal solutions for your life and business. Since 1995, Mr. Dickerson has helped hundreds of families and business owners protect everything they have worked so hard for.


Consider the impact action you take now will affect your family and business. Your legacy is in good hands with Joseph Michael Dickerson, Board-certified in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.


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Estate Planning Strategies


Today, you are navigating the waters of your finances and responsibilities the very best that you can, because, well honestly, you have to. Who else is going to do it? We are all living in the moment, hardly thinking of what we need to prepare for the long-term, much less five or ten years from now. Many of us think, we are too young to even start thinking of planning or even needing powers and directives. And many more think they don't have enough of an estate to consider planning for it. During your free initial consultation, you will understand and know if you need a simple will with powers and directives or a more strategically designed plan to protect your assets. Big or small, the team at The J.M. Dickerson Law Firm is prepared to deliver a plan that will help minimize your tax exposure, distribute assets effectively and efficiently and plan for the benefit of your heirs and beneficiaries later.


Business Entity Formation & Maintenance


Wouldn't it be great if you could "bulletproof" your business? How about doing everything you can to secure the future of your business is protected with a shield of armor? If potential lawsuits make you nervous or you never gave it much thought, reading Mr. Dickerson's book for business owners and investors can be on your reading list. Mr. Dickerson's book, The 3 Bucket Method for Asset Protection, is our gift to any business owner that sets up their complimentary appointment. In it, Mr. Dickerson lays out his proven strategy to help business owners protect everything they have worked so hard to build. Remember, the last thing you want is to have an attorney on the opposite side of a lawsuit, preparing to take all you planned to leave your family. Your legacy and their future can be in jeopardy over an unexpected accident or a lawsuit. We can help.

Fee Attorney & Title Closings


If you require a customized document, closing with a fee attorney gives you assurance that an experienced attorney is on staff to draft whatever is required. These documents are available immediately and without fuss, since no outside doc prep firm needs to be contacted. The benefits to using a fee attorney’s office for your next closing are numerous, and our office is ready to help you in any way possible. The J.M. Dickerson Law Firm, is an authorized closing office for Texas Lone Star Title. Mr. Dickerson also works with many realtors to facilitate smooth closings of their residential and commercial transactions. In addition, our office provides transactional document preparation and compliance guidance for sellers, buyers, investors, and lenders in the State of Texas.

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In this must-see webinar by expert attorney, Joseph Michael Dickerson, discover the 4 Keys to Take Control of Your Family's Future, Reveal How to Avoid Costly Legal Fees, Learn How to Sidestep The Probate Nightmare and Learn How to Create a Stress-Free Transition for Your Heirs. e Your Loved Ones by Attending This Event and Discover How to Bulletproof Your Legacy and access webinar immediately here.

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Serving Laredo & beyond

Laredo born and raised, Mr. Dickerson is proud to call Laredo home. With over 28 years of estate-planning and business formation "know-how", you can count on The J.M. Dickerson Law Firm  to provide legal solutions for your life and business for many more.

We would like for you to reach out to us!

Yes, I can help you with one or two individual services, but circumstances in life overlap. The J.M. Dickerson Law Firm can stitch the seams of life together. Call us today at 956-791-5422 in Laredo Texas to schedule a consultation.

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