Attorney Julie Mathiason, Ford & Mathiason LLP, Houston, Texas

Julie Mathiason

E-mail: jmathiason@ford-math.com

Position	Areas of Practice	Education
Affiliations

Before entering law school, Ms. Mathiason graduated from Texas A&M University, where she developed a strong interest in community service and community activities. She based her decision to become a lawyer on these interests, hoping that she could assist people who might not otherwise be able to care for themselves.

Julie Mathiason advises and assists clients in the development of guardianships and in guiding estates through probate court. With a strong background in community service and a devotion to helping people, Ms. Mathiason provides a compassionate and competent practice in guardianship and probate law. She has dedicated her career to practicing in these areas and values the long-tem relationships she established with her clients.

Ms. Mathiason is active in the Texas legal community, including being on the Board of Directors of the Disability and Elder Law Attorneys’ Association and a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas.

Ms. Mathiason works one-on-one with every client to provide custom-tailored solutions. She understands the difficulties and emotional challenges associated with guardianship and probate law, and she works tirelessly to make the process easy for every client.

Current Employment Position(s):: Partner

Areas of Practice:: Guardianships; Probate

Bar Admissions:: Texas, 1997

Education:: Texas Southern University Law School, Houston, Texas, 1996
J.D.; Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas, 1988
B.B.
Major: English

Professional Associations and Memberships:: Disability and Elder Law Attorneys’ Association; Board of Directors; College of the State Bar of Texas; Member; Houston Bar Association; Active Member; Houston Bar Association (Probate, Trust & Estate Section); Active Member; Women Attorneys in Tax and Probate; Active Member; American Bar Association; Active Member; State Bar of Texas; Active Member; Association of Women Attorneys; Committee Member

Our Houston office conveniently serves our clients in Harris, Montgomery, and Fort Bend counties, while our Dallas office serves clients in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, and Collin counties.

Attorney Julie Mathiason, Ford & Mathiason LLP, Houston, Texas

MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS:

[01/08] Is the Internet a Good Substitute for Sound Legal Advice?
Three weeks into my career as an attorney, my first probate client walked into my office wanting to probate the Will of her deceased friend.

[01/07] The Guardianship Certification Board A Legislative Attempt at Protecting the Elderly
Among the new developments and significant changes produced by the 79th Texas Legislature is the creation of the new Guardianship Certification Board.

[03/06] Dying Without a Will in Texas: What Happens?
Question:cIs it true that the state gets everything if I die without a Will? Concerned clients routinely ask this question expressing their concern in keeping the State from taking their hard-earned estate upon their deaths.

[02/06] The Texas Probate Process: An Overview
In Texas, the probate process is very simple if you understand the definitions, the process, and the time lines. In the following article, we provide a broad overview of the types of probate administrations and personal representatives. These and other issues will be explored in more detail in future articles in coming months

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