Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 49+ Years Experience
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About Larry E. Jacobs at a Glance
Larry E. Jacobs is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Boyer Jacobs Short A Professional Corporation. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1977), U.S. Tax Court (1988), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1994), and U.S. Supreme Court (1996). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M. Taxation, 1980) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Larry E. Jacobs
- Mr. Larry E. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing federal taxation, estate planning, taxation and 2 other areas of law
- Larry received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Larry practices at Boyer Jacobs Short A Professional Corporation in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Larry E. Jacobs's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Larry E. Jacobs handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Trusts in Houston
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Probate in Houston
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Estate Planning & Probate in Houston
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Larry E. Jacobs is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Tax Law in Houston
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Larry E. Jacobs is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 Houston 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 venue, 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Larry E. Jacobs
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Larry E. Jacobs's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Larry E. Jacobs brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. Tax Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Larry E. Jacobs can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Larry E. Jacobs can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Larry E. Jacobs attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Larry E. Jacobs Handles in Houston
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