Atty. Ellen Pearson Stewart
Ellen's practice encompasses guardianship, probate, fiduciary litigation, and estate planning. With extensive litigation experience representing individual and corporate clients in commercial and insurance disputes, she brings a well-rounded approach to her work.
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Ellen Pearson Stewart is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Barnes Lipscomb & Stewart PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1996). Educated at Baylor University Law School (J.D., 1996) and Southwestern University (B.A. Political, 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Austin. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ellen's practice encompasses guardianship, probate, fiduciary litigation, and estate planning
- With extensive litigation experience representing individual and corporate clients in commercial and insurance disputes, she brings a well-rounded approach to her work
- Ellen represents executors, trustees, heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors in both routine and contested estate and trust administration matters
- She is also experienced in guardianship cases and has written and presented CLE materials on probate estate administration and guardianship
- Ellen is committed to pro bono work, partnering with Family Eldercare and Volunteer Legal Services to assist clients with estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters
- She has also served on the Texas Wellness Conference Planning Committee and the board of directors for the ABA Estate Planning and Probate Section
- In addition to her legal work, Ellen has advised college students at Southwestern University and Texas State University
- She previously served as president of the Greater Austin Alumni Association of Southwestern University and remains active in alumni events
- Ellen and her family live in Austin, where her children graduated from AISD schools
- They are members of St. Theresa Catholic Church and were formerly members of St. Thomas More Catholic Church
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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